Q: Can I file a discrimination case against a company if a manger made a racist statement calling me Sammy Davis Jr?
I was told by a college that someone that is currently being promoted to a mangers position (my manger) made a comment stating " Oh i did not know she was Sammy Davis Jr. I am an African America woman that is married to a jew man. I am also pregnant and don't feel comfortable in my work environment. I have reached out to my HR department but I feel as if this will be swept under the rug. They stated that they will do an investigation, but i do believe that because people have complained before that nothing will be done.
A: That can be perceived as discriminatory. Further information is required to make an evaluation. Consider a consultation.
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Are you covered by the New York City Human Rights Law?
Was it a stray remark? Keep records, document, and discuss with an employment lawyer.
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