Discrimination 101: The Complete Guide to Recognizing and Surviving Discrimination in the Workplace (Volume I)
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Discrimination is what we will call it for the sake of argument in this book. Discrimination and all its forms affects the individuals’ mental health, physical health, and retaliatory acts are declared reprehensible by so many employers yet many of these same employers do not take the necessary steps to prevent discrimination from occurring in the first place.
This book contains a collection of ‘individual’ and ‘class-action’ lawsuits surrounding the private and public sector and how policies and procedures were changed for the betterment of the workplace.
These stories are designed to help the public understand why they are experiencing what appears to be a tidal wave of corruption in Corporate America and Government.
The author is raising the volume in this book on exposing corruption in the workplace. Not only will we venture into the workplace but the entire judicial system which is the real perpetrators of injustice in the workplace.
The EEOC is the agency responsible for ensuring that private industry and the federal sector comply with Civil Rights employment statutes while imposing an unbiased judgment of claims of discrimination.
EEOC has for decades operated a complaint processing system that it admits is void of due process for employees. As you will find out by reading this book, the current Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC.gov) has many flaws and one must understand that things will not change overnight. However, filing a “workplace complaint” is a good first start to shine the light on what is really occurring at your workplace.
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Cathy Harris is an Empowerment and Motivational Speaker, Health and Wellness Expert, Business Coach and the self-help author of 18 books. She is an expert on many different topics including health, business, writing/publishing, workplace discrimination, whistleblowing, law enforcement, domestic and international traveling, politics, community relations, family empowerment, and media. Her books and articles are full of content-rich material to help anyone get back into the driver’s seat.
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DISCRIMINATION 101:
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO RECOGNIZING AND SURVIVING DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE (Volume I)
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Cathy Harris
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Preface
Chapter 1. Understanding the Structure of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC.gov)
Chapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission – Then and Now
Chapter 3. How To Process a Workplace Complaint
Chapter 4. Understanding Different Types of Workplace Complaints
Chapter 5. What are Some Successful Strategies to Confront Workplace Discrimination?
Chapter 6. What We Must Do to Stop Discrimination in the Workplace
About the Author
DEDICATION
This book is dedicated to my two lovely daughters who are business owners and future leaders of America. Both of you have made me very, very proud.
It is also dedicated to anyone who would like to build more productive working relationships in the workplace. Always have the courage to stand up for your beliefs and remember that the truth
is still the most powerful political weapon on this planet.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I would like to acknowledge my friends in the workplace who helped keep me focused on my goals to continue to fight the good fight. My victory was also –your victory!
PREFACE - A NOTE TO THE READER
This is the first volume of a two-part volume book on workplace discrimination. Volume II of this book Discrimination 101: The Complete Guide to Recognizing and Surviving Discrimination in the Workplace
(Volume II) --deals specifically with many issues that women face in the workplace.
All men should be joining with their female co-workers to fight for better conditions rather than making their jobs even rougher. It’s important that you read both books (Volume I and Volume II) to totally understand your rights in the workplace.
One of the most devastating things that any individual can experience is abuse --physically, emotionally or sexually especially in the workplace. The labels we give this abuse varies depending on the individuals involved.
We can call it discrimination and retaliation, abuse, a misunderstanding, false claim or any other name in between. However, when an individual believes they have been the victim of abuse in the workplace, they turn to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC.gov) for assistance.
Discrimination is what we will call it for the sake of argument in this book. Discrimination and all its forms affects the individuals’ mental health, physical health, and retaliatory acts are declared reprehensible by so many employers yet many of these same employers do not take the necessary steps to prevent discrimination from occurring in the first place.
Remember Texaco and the black jelly beans? African Americans employees filed a class-action lawsuit and won one of the largest pay-offs ever against Texaco in 1996 (Roberts vs. Texaco) – until the Coca-Cola class-action racial discrimination lawsuit which became the largest settlement ever in U.S. history in 1999.
Not too many of our kids will remember those big cases that were played out in the media, but we must remind them that workplace discrimination also called workplace abuse
and workplace bullying
-- is one of America’s deep, dark secrets. They must understand when they leave the comfort of their own homes; there is something very sinister out here known as workplace discrimination.
Many of our kids today are representing a generation that did not live through the civil rights movement. Those kinds of experiences are the kinds that sort of sear your soul, that stay with you your whole life. To younger African Americans and others, that’s kind of ancient history.
While different generations have their own experiences, we owe so much to the struggles of those who came before us. Our parents and grandparents opened up the doors of opportunity for all of us –therefore we must continue to fight for righteous and justice for all –especially when it comes to fairness in the workplace.
This book contains a collection of ‘individual’ and ‘class-action’ lawsuits surrounding the private and public sector and how policies and procedures were changed for the betterment of the workplace. These stories are designed to help the public understand why they are experiencing what appears to be a tidal wave of corruption in Corporate America and Government.
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The EEOC is the agency responsible for ensuring that private industry and the federal sector comply with Civil Rights employment statutes while imposing an unbiased judgment of claims of discrimination.
EEOC has for decades operated a complaint processing system that it admits is void of due process for employees. The case of claims against federal agencies for employment discrimination is especially handled with the same callous disregard for human suffering.
Many organizations have known about this miscarriage of justice but few if any have taken the necessary steps to address the problem. Most have decided to not rock the boat
and let sleeping dogs lie.
In the meantime, the lives of countless employees --both private industry and government -- are being destroyed by officials who know that there is no justice, no liberty and no peace for employees who dare challenge its institutions.
As you will find out by reading this book, the current Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC.gov) has many flaws and one must understand that things will not change overnight. However, filing a workplace complaint
is a good first start to shine the light on what is really occurring at your workplace.
A complaint can serve its purpose in many ways. Just be aware up front that it might take years to get your complaint settled and chances are --in the process –you will be retaliated against.
For many being successful with filing a discrimination complaint can be described as living in peace
–the calm after the storm. Everyone should be afforded the chance to live in peace. However, many times success cannot be measured in monetary terms. Many times those who file complaints go on to live productive lives knowing they have become trailblazers and visionaries for others to follow.
The bottom line is that if you engage in the discrimination process you will more than likely suffer mightily for your actions. You will suffer financial and emotional disasters and many lives might be ruined in the process – yours and maybe the lives of family members, friends, co-workers and others that you deeply care about.
However, sometimes filing the complaint can save your job – or even better --make you into the person you were destined to become. If you did not file the EEO complaint, your managers or supervisors would surely have terminated you. Filing the complaint has documented the abuse –so therefore you were able to save your job and move forward with your life.
Just remember upfront that the fate of those who file EEO complaints is not always the same. Many go on to file bankruptcies; Get a divorce; Lose their health and life insurance; Lose your health and spirit; Become homeless or --worse.
So do your research before you decide to file a complaint. Weigh all your options! Ask yourself - would it be easier to file the complaint or is it time to