When one person treats another person differently based upon their ethnic, national or racial identity that person has committed an act of racial discrimination. Racial discrimination can be devastating; it can also be illegal.

Although penalties are enforced for violating racial discrimination laws in the United States, racial discrimination occurs daily in all areas of society. Additionally, many victims of racial discrimination are unaware of these laws.

Only by contacting an experienced attorney with knowledge in racial discrimination cases can you effectively defend yourself against any form of racial discrimination.

Unfortunately, racial discrimination is a common practice in the business world, especially in the matters of hiring, firing, promotions and general behavior. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects all citizens from racial discrimination, particularly in a place of business. This law prohibits employers from failing to hire, fire or promote a person based solely upon their race.

There are also state and federal laws which prohibit racial discrimination in the business place, including terms or conditions of employment on the basis of a person’s race. This may include pay, title, position, hours and vacation time, in addition to actually hiring the individual.

Racial discrimination also occurs outside of employment settings. One of the most common types of racial discrimination is that of law enforcement agencies that tend to target individuals based on their race rather than actual criminal behavior.

Racial discrimination may also come into play when a restaurant refuses to seat or serve in the same manner due to race. It is illegal for any business, government official or other entity to commit racial discrimination.

Many victims of racial discrimination do not think they have a legal right to complain. However, racial discrimination is illegal and you can do something about it. In certain cases racial discrimination lawsuits change the way businesses and other agencies commit racial discrimination. Additionally, racial discrimination lawsuits can compensate victims for the harm done to them due to the racial discrimination.

This compensation is based on many elements and can be a combination of other legal matters. Due to the somewhat complicated nature of certain racial discrimination lawsuits, it is important to seek the advice of an experienced personal injury lawyer with the knowledge of racial discrimination law. This experienced attorney can assist you in determining your legal rights and options in a possible racial discrimination lawsuit.

If you, or a loved one, have been the victim of racial discrimination in Kansas or Missouri, please do not hesitate to contact our office for a free consultation and case evaluation.