Discrimination and Hostile Work Environment Claims

It is a sad truth that discrimination in the workplace occurs at sea just like it does ashore. These claims are somewhat difficult to prosecute as they tend to involve a blend of State and Federal Laws and most employers do not retain documentation of their discriminatory actions. 

 

First and foremost, in order to bring a claim against your employer for discrimination your employer must have made a discriminatory action. A discriminatory action is an action which has negative consequences and was made on the basis of a persons’ race, religion, gender or disability. Examples of discriminatory actions are refusal to hire, the firing of, or treating employees differently based on race, religion, gender or disability.