Houston National Origin Discrimination Lawyers
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 made a number of significant changes to the law regarding discriminatory practices in the workplace. Although much attention has been paid to the effects of these laws on gender and racial discrimination, the protections pertaining to national origin are often overlooked because of the general public's tendency to view it as a problem that is distant from their own lives. Yet it is clearly stipulated that an employee or job applicant's accent and ethnic background may not be considered a detrimental factor in any employment-related decision unless it would significantly impair his or her ability to adequately perform.
If you have reason to believe that you have been discriminated against on these grounds, contact the Houston national origin discrimination lawyers of the Ross Law Group at 713-482-6910.
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Although some people may assume that national origin discrimination is no longer an issue in the American workplace, it is very much an ongoing problem. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a total of 10,601 allegations of national origin discrimination were received in the 2008 fiscal year. Some of the most common forms of national origin discrimination in the workplace include:
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Employers who think that they can get away with this repugnant behavior can think again. With the Houston national origin discrimination lawyers of the Ross Law Group on your side, they will regret their decision. Contact us today at 713-482-6910.