Updated Solutions to Racism in the Workplace

In order to alleviate workplace discrimination, one method one be to have a discussion with your supervisor, filing a complaint, or even filing a lawsuit. When having a discussion with the supervisor, they also have the option to terminate the discriminating employee or move them to another department. Counselling through organizations are also available for victims of discrimination.  One should bear in mind that there are acts that exist to protect the rights of people in the workplace, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Disabilities Act, and the Equal Pay Act of 1963. The EEOC evaluates the grievances of workers and works to uphold the acts and equality. The EEOC also grants a 'notice to sue' if they dismiss the claim after 180 days. States also have their own laws to prevent discrimination that mirror federal laws, and one would need to contact the local field office of the worker's commission or labor agency. However, if the claims are unsuccessful, a person is able to sue (although it may be more costly and take many years to settle). Those who succeed in their case will be compensated accordingly for the damages of discriminatory conduct.


As for other ways to prevent racism within the workplace, one may impose their own anti-discrimination policy that carefully addresses racism and the consequences in the workplace. Their may be training programs in place for employees to avoid racism, and a committee devoted to anti-discrimination projects. If racism occurs at work, you let all employees know of the situation and how it will be dealt with, so that everyone is reminded of the policy. Notwithstanding, if there is a system in place that people can submit reports anomalously and regularly, we can take steps to weeding out racism within the workplace.

 Reid, S. (n.d.). Solutions to Discrimination in the Workplace. Retrieved May 10, 2016, from http://work.chron.com/solutions-discrimination-workplace-11040.html