Although you should be free of discrimination and harassment at work, the sad reality is that employers get away with this egregious behavior all the time. This is because victims are often too afraid to stand up to have their voice heard. In other instances, they don’t even know that they’ve been treated unfairly because the problematic behavior is so common.
Don’t let this happen to you.
Instead, you take action to hold your employer accountable for workplace discrimination or sexual harassment. As you develop your legal claim, though, you should be wary of some common mistakes that can threaten to derail your case.
Common mistakes when pursuing a workplace discrimination claim
Even if you think your case is straightforward and easy to prove, there are still mistakes that can jeopardize the viability of your claim. This includes:
- Posting on social media in a way that the defense can use those posts against you.
- Minimizing the egregious behavior that’s been exhibited toward you.
- Failing to report the workplace discrimination to your employer.
- Neglecting to document all communication with your supervisor and your employer about the behavior in question.
- Taking retaliatory action against your employer as a way to “get back” at them.
- Quitting your job too early, which may cut you off from certain damages that you would otherwise deserve.
There may be other mistakes that can put your claim at risk. So, be careful as you navigate your case so that you can position yourself for success.
Don’t let your employer get away with treating you unfairly
You deserve to be safe in the workplace. If you suspect that you’ve been discriminated against or harassed, then it’s worth scrutinizing the matter more closely. Only then can you set yourself on a path to obtain accountability and recover the compensation that may be owed to you.