If my boss called me a racial slur, can i file a lawsuit?

Johnny A

oh please..he was probably just joking...

Yes, but it's hard if it's a their word against yours situation. If you had witnesses, you have a good chance.

jstchel

yes if you have proof

billiejoe4me

Yes you can. Call the department of labor and they can help you.

TargetMan

yes you can BUT you have to prove it

The End

If there were witnesses you could but otherwise it's your word against his.

speechy

yes you can

tehabwa

Jump the gun much?

Your first step should be to report him -- to his boss, or the Human Resources department.

It didn't cause economic harm, so I'm not sure you have a suit.

If the company doesn't follow up on your complaint, you can take it higher.

But you need to give the company a chance to deal with the situation.

Filing a suit is going to cost you a LOT of money, and waste millions of hours of your time. Why do you want to cause yourself a lot of misery?

LadySable

Only if the slur wasn't Whitey, cracker, redneck or any of the other endearing terms that Whites are called by the tolerant and misunderstood minorities.

Zack K

Of course. And I am sorry to hear that.

michelle c

you most definitely can. if you have witnesses that would be good too.

primalclaws1974

Depends on how serious the whole thing was. If he was angry, chewing you out, yeah probably. If he said "get your white butt up and get moving", it's probably a joke, you know?

steven e

yes.

juicy_wishun

Yes, that is racial discrimination, or harrassment, depending on the details of the law in your area. In america, there should be a poster up in some common area with a number to call.

MiSs Staci

yes yes yes, file it and win!

Vieiragirl

Yes you can

red_e_freddie

You most definately can.. I'd call a lawyer right away.

Do y ou have any witnesses? Also (hopefully) there's some form of video or audio of it.

split dog

If your company has a "human resources" dept,file a report.
If it is a smaller company direct your complaint to the owner or bosses manager.
Put everything in writing , request written responses fom them
& keep copies of everything.
These things can backfire unless you have it well documented
& possibly get statements from any witnesses.
Send copies to your state labor board or an attorney to see if legal action is appropriate esp. if you have a good work record & can prove mistreatment because of your complaint.
Best to be careful if you want to keep your job.

cynthia e

What! report him yes you can!!!!!!!

The Great Slappy McStretch Nuts

Sure, why not? Sue people for their thoughts. What's next? If I could sue someone for being racist, how much do you think I could get out of Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton?

Tira A

Damn sad state of affairs when suing someone is the first thing that pops into someones head.
He called ya a name....why?
Not knowing the whole story here so I can't say anything really.
We all have the right to expect to be treated with respect, especially at work....it works both ways.
I'm not saying he is right.....not by a long shot.....what I am saying is for all we know, you could have called him a name first, then where does that leave us?
Feel free to file a grievance w/ whatever board of ethics committee ya have...feel free to go to his superiors and complain...feel free to sue if that is what ya want....but while yer at it...feel free to think things thru.

uhhhhh....no!

First of all be sure to document each incident.....

Racial Slurs and Hostile Work Environment
Under both state and fedarl law the use of the following may be actionable and is illegal:

*racial slurs;
*racial language;
*racial pictures;
*shirts depicting KKK symbols and confederate battles flags;
racial insults.

The use of these on the job creates a hostile work environment not only for the person they are directed at but also for other workers. Hostile work environments violate Title VII and other state and federal laws prohibiting hostile work environments and employment discrimination.

Slick

although in bad taste unless its an ongoing statement there isn't anything you can do. This "slur" would fall under harassment and harassment is an "ongoing" behavior not a one time incident. You may report him to his boss but other than that not a lot you can do about it.

Update=================

Just know that his behavior has to be "ongoing" to be classified as harassment or hostile.

jesse

yep, violates your rights if you word it the right way

SugarChick1369

Uh, yeah, Sue his butt.

sweetbearsg2003

In order sustain a case of racial harassment or discrimination you have to show that it is pervasive enough to have created almost hostile working conditions. You may have a case if you can prove he is an employer who discriminated against you. But retain a lawyer, get a consult on what happened and they can let you know whether it is enough to sustain a claim.

Airica â™¥'s...not u!

u sure can! sue away

Charles B

Yes you can, but why would you want to? Besides showing your boss to be an idiot, did you suffer any real harm?

David F

That depends on the countries in which the slur occurred. If you were in one country and the boss issued the slur by telephone or email, from another country, you may have some paperwork ahead of you.

If you were both in Canada when the slur occurred, you would have a case.

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