Q: My job has been given to someone else because they speak the same language and are the same race as the person I helped.
I have almost 15 years experience in my job, this person has two years. Speaking the other language has never been a requirement of the job. I worked with this person for almost two years. I still work for the company but the result of the job change will result in less income. Is this discrimination?
A:
It's important that you put your complaint in writing to either Human Resources and/or your supervisor's supervisor. Make sure you complain that you believe you have suffered discrimination. This triggers a lot of rights on your behalf including a mandatory EEOC-type investigation.
Feel free to contact an employment attorney in your state for more information (I highly recommend it!).
Good luck!
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