Racial discrimination refers to discrimination against an individual on the basis of their race. Racial segregation policies may formalize it, but it is also often exerted without being legalized.

While the U.S. Constitution and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 work in concert to ensure that each resident’s rights and standing under the law are not damaged by their race, it is important to remember that slavery was a major driver of the U.S. economy when the Constitution was first ratified Racism has long played a major (if dubious) role in American culture.

Federal and most states’ laws prohibit workplace race discrimination. Title VII – the federal law that prohibits race discrimination – has been a part of our legal system for almost 50 years now. But racial discrimination still happens more often than anyone wants to believe. In fact, it is the most common type of discrimination employees report to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the federal agency that enforces Title VII.

If you feel that you have been discriminated against, do not hesitate to call Attorney Douglas Hurt at (559) 635-3333. Douglas Hurt will represent your interest.