When one pours their blood, sweat and tears into their work and doesn’t get the recognition they deserve, it can be heartbreaking. These discriminatory practices not only hurt the person who is passed over, but it also violates the core foundation of the workplace as a whole.
Is your employer holding back your career?
Discriminatory employers might use subtle and discrete tactics to mistreat their employees based on race. Here are some common signs that show you are being passed over because of racial bias, including:
- Management promoting less-qualified colleagues: Seeing peers with less experience and low performance ratings getting ahead of you
- Unequal access to opportunities: Being left out from high-profile projects, client accounts or specialized training programs that can lead to career advancement
- Exclusion from career-building opportunities: Missing out on mentorship programs, networking events or strategy meetings where crucial decisions are made
- Frequent “culture-fit” feedback: Getting vague criticism on one’s personality or style of communication rather than objective evaluation of your performance
A rough shift at work, being passed over a promotion or a negative review from the employers could also just be a coincidence. However, if you suspect discrimination at work due to racial biases, keeping a record of workplace events could help you clarify the situation and protect your rights.
Protecting your career
Being passed over for a promotion you earned is not just a professional setback; it feels like an attack to one’s worth, especially when it’s based on racial discrimination. If you had a similar experience a skilled attorney could help you understand your legal options moving forward and next steps toward ensuring justice.