What to do if my current employer has shown some favoritism towards employees that are of the same denomination as him?
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What to do if my current employer has shown some favoritism towards employees that are of the same denomination as him?
He has participated in extracuricular activities with these employees. He has given money, paid for air fare, moved and I’m sure given raises to these employees as well. I am unsure if the previous was paid out of pocket or from the company. I feel taken advantage of when I have to perform the job of 2 employees while these people reep the benefits walking around my office. There is more to the story but wanted to get an idea before I pursue anymore information.
Asked on October 12, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Illinois
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If by "demonination," you mean religion (as I assume you do), then this may be illegal and you may have a cause of action. The law prohibits religion-based discrimination in employment; illegal discrimination can be found as much in favoring employees of one faith as in disfavoring those of another. Preferential treatment of your employer's co-religionists is therefore likely illegal; you can contact the federal EEOC or your state equal/civil rights agency, or speak with an employment-law attorney, to examine the situation and your possible claim(s) in more detail.
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