Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination based on an employee’s race, color or national origin.

Although discrimination based on “color” often goes together with discrimination based on race, the two are actually separate protected classes. For example, if a dark-skinned African American is discriminated against by lighter-skinned African Americans on the basis of skin color, the discrimination is based on color, not race.

To prove a case for race, color or national origin discrimination, you essentially must prove that your employer discriminated against you in the terms, conditions, or privileges of your employment because of your race, color or national origin.

If you believe you have been discriminated against because of your race, color or national origin, we invite you to contact us today for a free consultation to discuss this and any other employment law questions you might have.