What can be done regarding workplace discrimination?

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What can be done regarding workplace discrimination?

I have documented mental health issues and a new company bought us. The administrator did things to purposefully set me up to fail. He is black and more than 20 people were fired or quit within 4 months; they are all white. He made things up and would try to use intimidation and refused to

allow HR to sit in on meetings. Many were not paid sick days when they called out.

Asked on October 18, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Massachusetts

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

It is illegal to discriminate in employment against people due to their race or color, so if (as appears to be the case from what you write) the black administrator is firing white people or harassing them until they leave, that is illegal.
Similarly, an employer must make "reasonble accommodations" for people with disabilities or medical conditions, including mental health issues. "Setting you up" to fail, given a known or documented condition, may be illegal disability-based discrimination.
Based on what you write, it would be worthwhile for you to contact the federal EEOC or your state's equal/civil rights agency about filing a workplace discrimination complaint.


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