Fearless Racial Discrimination Lawyer Dedicated to Protecting Your Rights and Fighting for Justice

Employment decisions should only be based on the quality of an employee’s work or the qualifications they hold. Other characteristics, such as race, color, ethnicity, or nationality, should never be taken into account.

From evaluating a job applicant to deciding who will receive an internal promotion, an individual’s racial identity should not come into play. In the case that it does, it’s likely to be identified as racial discrimination.

At The Galo Law Firm, our experienced racial discrimination lawyer strives to protect the rights of employees who have faced unfair treatment due to their race, color, or nationality. We work to ensure that no employee has to experience such injustices alone.

From subtle displays of prejudice to obvious acts of racism, the ugliness of race discrimination can take on many forms. Any racial harassment or discrimination in the workplace is 100% unacceptable and should not have to be tolerated by employers or employees. It is vital that all Texas employees understand their legal rights to properly defend themselves in the case of race discrimination.

Our lawyer’s specialty in employment law allows him to evaluate your case to determine the best course of action. Our law firm is committed to protecting our client’s rights and will fight for the maximum compensation for any damages or suffering caused by race-based harassment.

Discuss your circumstances with a qualified attorney today. Call 210-361-8043

Racial Discrimination in the Workplace

Racism is inexcusable, no matter where it takes place. Businesses in Texas have a legal obligation to both establish and maintain a work environment where individuals from all backgrounds feel respected and safe.

Companies or employers that either actively encourage racial discrimination or fail to protect their workers from it, can be liable for violating their employee’s rights.

Racial discrimination can show up in many ways, including:

• Employment actions – Making decisions about employment such as hiring, evaluating, promoting, and terminating employees based on race.
• Symbols – Showing symbols that are seen as offensive to any racial or ethnic group.
• Derogatory Remarks – Any insulting or derogatory jokes, comments, or statements made against a person’s race.
• Stereotyping – Stereotyping can be subtle, such as being continually passed over for promotions or not receiving enough credit for work completed compared to colleagues of a different race. As well, it can be more noticeable, such as outright exclusion and unfair treatment.

Racial discrimination can happen at any point during a career. It can happen to job applicants, new hires in job training, or even employees in higher-up positions who’ve been with their company for some time. Racial discrimination can even extend to an employee who is in a marriage or relationship with someone of a different race. 

Fortunately for Texas workers, local, state, and federal laws have been put in place to protect employees´ rights. At The Galo Law Firm, we recognize the value of such laws and fight to have them carried out throughout the state of Texas.

Why Hire a Racial Discrimination Attorney?

Whether it leads to wrongful termination, employment discrimination, unfair treatment, or exclusionary behavior, racial discrimination at work can cause serious damage to an employee. 

We recommend anyone worried that they have experienced racial discrimination consult with an employment lawyer right away. Having experienced legal aid on your side can make a big difference in your case. A lawyer specialized in racial discrimination will have the skills and knowledge necessary to defend both your civil and employee rights, giving you a greater chance of holding those you wronged accountable.

Unfortunately, discrimination continues to exist in far too many spaces, and it can be challenging for victims of workplace discrimination to assert their rights and seek legal aid while being confronted with a hostile work environment. As well, it is not unknown for companies to bully or threaten workers into keeping quiet about the discrimination they are experiencing.

If you have spoken with your employer about your concerns regarding racial discrimination, only to have it ignored, we urge you to speak with a legal advocate as soon as possible. A trained attorney can assess your situation from a neutral perspective while maintaining that your rights are upheld and your interests are taken seriously. 

Despite the complexity of racial discrimination cases, the rules that protect people from it are fairly simple. An employment lawyer will be well-versed with both the Civil Rights Act and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which both prohibit workplace discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, religion, or disability.

At The Galo Law Firm,our employment lawyer knows how to best defend your rights, handle your case, and fight for the maximum compensation that you deserve. Our lawyers understand how strenuous confronting a case such as racial discrimination can be, and along with working on your case, our staff offers our fullest support for the emotional labor it takes to confront this challenge.

How to Prove Racial Discrimination in Texas

Proving discrimination can be tricky, as it often depends on circumstantial evidence. With heightened awareness of the repercussion of racial bias in the workplace, it has become more difficult to find clear-cut evidence such as emails or texts that show discriminatory intent.

Circumstantial evidence is typically used to support the narrative of a discrimination claim when there is a lack of direct evidence. This can mean tying together relevant facts to establish the presence of racial bias in your case.

Facts such as:

• Belonging to a racial or ethnic group that has protected class status.
• Qualifying as a job applicant and demonstrating consistent satisfactory performance.
• Not being picked or promoted for a job, or facing a negative employment action such as being fired or demoted.
• Being terminated or demoted, and the person who took your place was of a different race.
• Not being given equal opportunities, even though you have the necessary qualifications.

Such facts may not be sufficient to prove you faced racial discrimination but can help build a foundation for your case.

An Employers Response to a Racial Discrimination Claim

In response to a racial discrimination claim, your employer will have to demonstrate that the negative employment action was based on non-discriminatory intentions. Employers can provide evidence of the employee to defend their actions such as inadequate qualifications, unfavorable performance, or something else that warranted the demotion or termination of the employee.

After reviewing an employer´s justification for their actions, an employee must respond by demonstrating that their specific circumstances indicated discrimination or that there is an existing pattern of discriminatory behavior from the company.

To prove illegal discrimination, you can use your employer’s history of promotions, employment records, or the person they hired or promoted in your place as circumstantial evidence. This can demonstrate that racial bias was at play, and provide backing that such bias was what negatively affected you.

It can be a serious challenge to hold those who discriminated against you accountable. Fortunately, our lawyers at The Galo Law Firm can provide you with the support and guidance needed to get the justice you deserve.

What Damages Can Be Claimed in a Texas Racial Discrimination Case?

Depending on the circumstances of a case, a successful discrimination lawsuit may entitle an employee to compensation for financial damages, costs related to personal suffering, and even reinstatement to their former job.

Damages can extend to:

• Back pay, front pay, and lost wages – This involves any lost wages due to the racially discriminatory incident.
• Lost benefits – Employees may be able to recover the value of any benefits they would have received if there was no discrimination.
• Compensatory damages – Compensatory damages can include costs that went towards the physical or mental suffering of racial discrimination.
• Punitive Damages – If an employer violated the legal rights of their employees, they can be liable to pay punitive damages.

There is a statute of limitations, otherwise known as a time limit, for filing discrimination claims in Texas. Victims have up to one year from the date of the incident to take legal action. With a time limit in place, it’s crucial to act quickly if your rights have been violated.

Speak with a Racial Discrimination Lawyer at The Galo Law Firm Today

Racial discrimination in the workplace can be a seriously frustrating and distressing experience. The emotional toll of race discrimination can be a heavyweight not only for an employee, but for their family, and more so if your employer ignores your complaints or the discrimination results in the loss of a job opportunity or promotion.

If you fear that you have been discriminated against because of your racial identity, it’s best to consult with an employment lawyer as quickly as possible. Don’t wait till there’s an abuse of your rights, take the necessary steps to protect yourself when your suspicions arise.

The Galo Law Firm specializes in all branches of employment law and understands that racial discrimination can have devastating effects on an individual’s personal and professional life, and it’s crucial to have someone on your side who understands the law and can fight for your rights. Whether you have been a victim of racial discrimination, fear racial discrimination is happening in your workplace, or have questions about your employee rights The Galo Law Firm team can help.

Schedule a consultation with our San Antonio employment attorney today, call 210-361-8043.