What to ask about racial discrimination in the workplace?

What to ask about racial discrimination in the workplace?

With allegations into racial discrimination at the workplace rarely upheld by employers or courts, Roger Kline, Naledi Kline and Joy Warmington give a set of questions for investigators to ensure more robust investigations

Why is it unusual for allegations of race discrimination to be upheld?

We ourselves have seen at first hand examples of each of those shortcomings in investigations into possible race discrimination. It is very unusual for individual (or collective) allegations of race discrimination to be upheld by employers or courts. Nearly two decades ago, Lord Justice Mummery explained this was because

What to ask your employees about sexual harassment?

Now, as promised, here are the 10 questions Impactly recommends you ask (anonymously) to your employees after completing harassment & discrimination prevention training. 10 Questions to Ask Your Employees About Harassment & Discrimination Question 1: How knowledgeable are you about how to make a report of sexual harassment or discrimination

Can a BME investigation reveal evidence of discrimination?

Investigators are often oblivious to evidence of potential discrimination, compounded by the fact that discussions of race, or discussions between white and BME staff, can be fraught with difficulty We ourselves have seen at first hand examples of each of those shortcomings in investigations into possible race discrimination.

With allegations into racial discrimination at the workplace rarely upheld by employers or courts, Roger Kline, Naledi Kline and Joy Warmington give a set of questions for investigators to ensure more robust investigations

How to deal with an employee discrimination claim?

Speak to the Accused The employee accused of discrimination should be given an opportunity to respond to the allegations against him or her, and to identify any witnesses or documents to support his or her “side of the story.”

When does discrimination take place in the workplace?

Intentional discrimination occurs when an employment decision is affected by the person’s race. It includes not only racial animosity, but also conscious or unconscious stereotypes about the abilities, traits, or performance of individuals of certain racial groups.

What should be included in an employee discrimination investigation?

During the investigation, the investigator should take contemporaneous notes of his or her interviews, including the dates of the discussions, the individuals present, and a factual recitation of what was said. The investigator should also create a short report concerning the conclusions reached and any remedial action taken.