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What to do about workplace discrimination?
I have worked for an engineering company for over 20 years (no negs in my file). I am a 58 year old white male; my boss is Asian, a few months more senior than me. Approximately 2 years ago they hired another Asian. Our IT department only has 4-4 men, I am the only white male, and they denied me a promotion to Project Director in spite of my proven record. I filed a complaint with HR about the hostile workplace, discrimination, failure to promote, etc. I was given a letter this past Friday, pressuring me to sign it, saying that I will bring no legal action against the firm. Also, my last day will me 04-30-11. What can I do?
Asked on January 16, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, Virginia
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
You can seek help from an employment attorney immediately and bring whatever documents you have or have signed with you: employment contracts, employee manuals, the letter you spoke of, etc. You seem to have a reverse discrimination claim here and although it is not as easy to prove, it is not impossible. Ask the attorney about requesting your employment file. Some states allow you access and some do not. Also, talk about the procedure that the firm uses regarding reviews. Do you have to sign your review? This way if they try and put something negative in your file without having spoken with you first then they could be setting themselves up for a problem. Good luck to you.
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