Can a company get sued for this?
Asked by GB
I been working for a company(Construction company as a concrete laborer), all the guys that work there are all older than me. I’m only 18. So sometimes they are kind of in a way mean to me. First Day I got there some guy said the “N” word. And I would put on my knee paid, and they would be like well boy we all see your trying for a arise. But yesterday, I felt really out of place. I went to the bathroom and came back. And they made a really crappy. The guy that was in charge made a joke(that would offend any African Amer.). And knowing that I’m the only African American there even made it worst. Everyone is laughing, and the only thing I could do is just walk away. The boss and the supervisor wasn’t there, because they was on vacation. But the person who the supervisor put in charge, was the one who made the joke. Only one of the guys struck up for me and told him it wasn’t right for him to say that. They just continue to laugh. Well I turned around and walked away. Could this company get in trouble or possible sued for making remarks that would offend a African American? I’m just about sick of all the crap. When I wake up in the mornings and knowing I have to deal with them from 5-5 all day kind of don’t make me want to go in. But I have to because I have a life and things need to be taken care of. What kind of lawyer could I go to?

Best Answer:
write down everything that happens and who was present when it happened. Tell your boss you are offended by the comments. If it continues, contact the EEOC in your area. http://www.eeoc.gov/ http://www.eeoc.gov/types/race.html <---defines a hostile work environment based on what you typed.

This company can definitely get sued. It is against the law to discriminate in any workplace for any reason! In addition to contacting the EEOC, you should call NAACP and get advice from them. They can help you get some direction on action you can take. www.naacp.org
Answered by Candice A