a quick guestion

Lucabrasi - 8-8-2008 at 06:21 PM

If you felt like you were being discriminated by a co-worker in instances of race,sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion etc. Would you take legal action.

yes or no?

gavin - 8-8-2008 at 06:25 PM

no

Discipline - 8-8-2008 at 07:12 PM

I would just calmly confront the person.

SS76 - 8-8-2008 at 07:20 PM

Fuck legal action. Handle it yourself. More details would determine what action(physical, psychological) you should take. People with more money than you will ALWAYS win any legal bullshit.

Lucabrasi - 8-8-2008 at 10:08 PM

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Originally posted by Discipline
I would just calmly confront the person.

already been done. Did not work.

SS76 - 8-8-2008 at 10:43 PM

Kill him.

xChino_Martinezx - 8-8-2008 at 10:56 PM

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Originally posted by Lucabrasi

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Originally posted by Discipline
I would just calmly confront the person.

already been done. Did not work.

if that didn't work, I'd say fucking him up, but you should look after your job, man, be wise while confronting him... have you tried reporting that piece of shit to your boss or human resources office?

barc0debaby - 8-9-2008 at 10:21 AM

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Originally posted by Shootingscars
Kill him.

BDx13 - 8-9-2008 at 10:23 AM

the guy's got a job he loves.
he's not gonna take some bullshit with a coworker to the streets.

can you talk to a boss or boss's boss or hr person?
the fact of the matter is that workplace discrimination is just as big (if not bigger) an issue and liability for the employer as it is for the allegedly discriminating individual. and for that reason, they typically take it VERY seriously.

DaveMoral - 8-9-2008 at 10:30 AM

I think it depends on how serious it is. You're talking about a co-worker though? Not a "superior" that's higher up on the office food chain than you? And does this discrimination actually effect your ability to do your job or does it put you at a disadvantage when doing your job?

You know, like this person passes you up for opportunities that he/she/it gives to others?

clevohardcore - 8-9-2008 at 01:42 PM

YA depends. Several avenues to go but its really up to you. I'd say ya if it were blatant and obvious and you could prove. Hell ya. However if it is not so obvious I would send him a poop letter. With a "don't fuck with me" message.

BDx13 - 8-9-2008 at 03:28 PM

nope.
if you're taking this person's actions seriously, you better treat this seriously.

random - 8-9-2008 at 03:54 PM

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Originally posted by BD
nope.
if you're taking this person's actions seriously, you better treat this seriously.

Yup. And it doesn't just have to be a superior at work. It can also just be a coworker creating an environment where you're not able to perform your duties effectively for it to be illegal. But you do have to report it to the proper chain of command (usually HR) and give them an opportunity to respond.

Lucabrasi - 8-9-2008 at 06:07 PM

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Originally posted by DaveMoral
I think it depends on how serious it is. You're talking about a co-worker though? Not a "superior" that's higher up on the office food chain than you? And does this discrimination actually effect your ability to do your job or does it put you at a disadvantage when doing your job?

You know, like this person passes you up for opportunities that he/she/it gives to others?

it is my supervisor who I feel is discriminating against me and its a female so the option of fighting/killing that others have brought up is not going to happen. As for the disability its a mental disability I have that is not being taken into consideration by her even though I told her about my disability.

I guess the Exec Director or Human Resource Dept will be hearing from me next.

xChino_Martinezx - 8-9-2008 at 06:49 PM

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Originally posted by Lucabrasi
I guess the Exec Director or Human Resource Dept will be hearing from me next.

that's the best way to proceed, man, go for that, report that sucker... no company likes to be pointed as a place of discrimination against their employees in any way, so hopefully they'll take your complain very seriously and do something about it... hope everything gets better soon at job, man... good luck!

Lucabrasi - 8-16-2008 at 12:23 AM

I had a meeting with Exec Director and the Human Resource lady the other day. I'd done some research on accommodations I have the right to for my anxiety and depression disorder. I also had all this documentation from my conversations with my supervisor so I typed that up and brought it as well.

I could tell by the look on their face they knew they could be in some serious shit.
So for about 45 minutes I went through everything I brought and they were glad I took the "professional pro-active approach" I'm just glad my supervisor is gonna get her as bitched at and will be walking on egg shells whenever she is around me.

xChino_Martinezx - 8-16-2008 at 02:01 AM

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Check!

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Originally posted by Lucabrasi
I could tell by the look on their face they knew they could be in some serious shit.
So for about 45 minutes I went through everything I brought and they were glad I took the "professional pro-active approach" I'm just glad my supervisor is gonna get her as bitched at and will be walking on egg shells whenever she is around me.

Checkmate!

I hope she gets what's she deserves! that's some great news, man, really nice move taking the documentation of all the conversations you had with your supervisor, I'm glad that all seems to be going out in the best way posible!

bombidol - 8-16-2008 at 12:32 PM

A suplex resolves all problems mate. on to broken glass. in flames.

Discipline - 8-16-2008 at 02:05 PM

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Originally posted by Lucabrasi
I had a meeting with Exec Director and the Human Resource lady the other day. I'd done some research on accommodations I have the right to for my anxiety and depression disorder. I also had all this documentation from my conversations with my supervisor so I typed that up and brought it as well.

I could tell by the look on their face they knew they could be in some serious shit.
So for about 45 minutes I went through everything I brought and they were glad I took the "professional pro-active approach" I'm just glad my supervisor is gonna get her as bitched at and will be walking on egg shells whenever she is around me.

Good for you. You took the smart, professional approach which makes you look responsible in their eyes, as opposed to starting shit in the office. Hope it works out for you.

DaveMoral - 8-17-2008 at 06:44 PM

Way to be Lubra. Hope it all works out for you in the end man.

Lucabrasi - 8-17-2008 at 10:29 PM

thanks guys. So far no problems with the supervisor. I'll find out more on Tuesday morning when I have my weekly meeting with her. Hopefully I dont crack a smile when I see her

CR83 - 8-18-2008 at 12:02 PM

You fros ure did the right thing. Good luck!

BDx13 - 8-18-2008 at 01:22 PM

I think you did the right thing.

Ultimately, this isn't meant to be a contest - you're not trying to one up your supervisor or teach her a lesson or anything. The law provides guidelines for companies with employees who have special needs (I'm not calling you "retarded"), and your company needed to know hat your supervisor wasn't adhering to them.

I don't know your situation well enough say whether or not I'd recommend this, but if it was me, I'd bring it up in my next meeting. "Not trying to be a dick, but this is a condition I have, the law allows for certain accommodations because of it, and I didn't feel like you were hearing me on the topic." I think the main thing for everyone to understand is that if you didn't love your job, you'd have just quit. Hopefully, it wasn't intentional and hopefully the situation improves.