Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Georgia

Race Discrimination

I, a Hispanic male, worked for a well known health care organization as a supervisor and was harassed and subjected to direct discriminatory remarks by my manager a Black female. In addition, she often ignored me and humilated me in front of others while in staff meetings. Ultimately I resigned; however, I am in process of filing a charge with the EEOC and am unsure if it's best to get an attorney. I have all incidents documented for my own records. In addition, this same manager, after i resigned, terminated my former employee without due process. Should we both get one attorney. he is also in the process of submitting an EEOC charge.


Asked on 7/23/08, 8:23 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jack Rosenberg Jack Rosenberg, Attorney at Law

Re: Race Discrimination

As Charles Dickens said "The truth is not enough, hire an attorney." I handle scores of these cases including many claims of national origin discrimination. It is VITAL that you hire an attorney to lead you through the maze at the EEOC, as oftentimes good charges/cases get overlooked. In Atlanta they get 6000 charges a year, and sue on behalf of about 10 charging parties, so it is vital that you have an attorney throughout the process.

You possibly have a hostile work environment claim, however in resigning you may have limited some of your possible recovery. This is because in the 11th Circuit, of which Atlanta is in, the standard for a constructive discharge is VERY HIGH.

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Answered on 7/23/08, 8:37 pm


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