QRS Corporation has employed Thomas for 20 years. He has a documented disability and suspects he is being passed over for promotions due to his age and disability. Thomas has repeatedly discussed his concerns with his supervisor, but they have not been resolved. In this scenario, Thomas believes that he is being illegally discriminated against.
Workplace discrimination is the unfair treatment of an employee or applicant based on protected characteristics such as race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and pregnancy. Examples of workplace discrimination include, but are not limited to: refusing to hire a qualified candidate, creating a hostile work environment, and taking adverse action against an employee for filing a discrimination complaint.
If you suspect that you are the victim of workplace discrimination, there are specific measures you should take to prepare to prove your position. First, keep written documentation of everything. This includes copies of disciplinary actions, complaints made, and evaluations. If there are witnesses to the alleged discrimination, you should identify and speak with them. Obtain their phone numbers, email addresses, and physical addresses. Ask your witness if he or she would be willing to sign an affidavit…