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Rascism at work.

Thumbs Asked by walker_between_worlds 6 months ago, 9 answers.

I work with these guys and they are my bosses and they use so many racial slurs against black people and mexicans and it angers me to no extent. Sometimes I wanna knock them unconscious. I don't know whether to just quit or beat the holy hell out of...

them.

Answered by sceneone on Apr 30, 2009, 08:19PM
17 answers

Is it a good job?

Me Answered by baby19942008 on Apr 30, 2009, 08:46PM
484 answers

I think if a boss or a person who owns the place and says that kind of stuff or doesn't let that race get a job, you can sue them. But look into it first.

Thumbs Answered by walker_between_worlds on Apr 30, 2009, 09:01PM
185 answers

It is an okay job... but still that is really uncalled for. He owns his own company.

hola :] Answered by moe214 on Apr 30, 2009, 09:28PM
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Maybe you can have a nice conversation with them.
Tell them that you would like it if they didn't talk like that in front of you.
Say it in a way that won't piss them off.

Fruitylicious Answered by fruitylicious on Apr 30, 2009, 09:57PM
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not sure what the regulations are over in the USA...but is there a human resource manager / officer you can approach to discuss this unwanted behaviour?

in australia what you are experiencing are classed as discrimination and sexual harrassments... employers can be penalised ($$) if attitudes and behaviours from employees are not addressed...if they are making you feel uncomfortable then its not a very suitable working environment and your BOSS needs his A'rse kicked wink dont you touch him or her, but go to someone in the organisation who is higher up in the organisation chart. happy ...sometime senior management are more proactive then supervisors happy

Thumbs Answered by walker_between_worlds on Apr 30, 2009, 10:23PM
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He is hired directly from the person needing the work done, and I suspect he is like that too. I have had a lot of black and mexican friend who would give their life for me. And I will not tolerate their diseased minds in disgracing a person who I hold true to.

kitty Answered by ty on Apr 30, 2009, 11:07PM
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if it's a small company, which it sounds like, there's little you can do... honestly unless he's actually discriminating against particular ethnic groups (hiring practices, promotion wise etc), it's kinda hard to do anything, you're not likely to get too far... it's a bad economy though... you want to take that into consideration before quitting...

Answered by cintirich on May 01, 2009, 10:09AM
112 answers

This falls under the term hostile work environment and is covered under federal law. No one should have to work in a place that makes them uncomfortable like you are.

If it were me, the first thing that I would do would be to write down everything you can remember about what was said, by whom, and when. Like a journal. I'd do it on a computer and email it to yourself so you have a time stamped record of doing it.

Once that is done, I would talk to the boss/owner and let him know that the things that are being said around the office are offensive to you and you would like them to stop. Don't be confrontational or rude. Just tell him and see what happens. At that point, it is the bosses responsibility to make sure that that behavior stops.

If the behavior continues, continue to document it (if you have an mp3 player that records sound, that would be perfect. A small tape recorder would work too.)

You might mention it a second time to the boss, just to give him that last chance to do something about it. If it keeps on going, then I'd sue the bastards. Just look for a lawyer that specialized in employment law or harassment cases.

woofstock Answered by utopia on May 03, 2009, 08:49AM
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I would record it. Check your local laws, many states allow you to record.

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