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What will be the outcome when I file fr bullying and discrimination in my work place?
Asked on Jul 02nd, 2015 on Labor and Employment - Illinois
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I am the laughter of there many jokes against me. They said many racial comments about the fact that I am Puerto Rican. My manager is the one that started the racist jokes then the employees took it from there as well. As a new employee they made fun of me for doing things slower and they began to call me "turtle". I haven't learned how to make every drink at the bar and they and they make fun of me for it and laugh at my face. This is very hurtful, I've asked them to stop but they don't take me serious. I am a 24 year old, American woman and I am very upset at this disgusting behavior. I work in a restaurant, last week on Wednesday my manager asked me to tip out 1% the yesterday, Wednesday he asked me to give him 4%. This is unfair and I want to take actions, he needs to learn from his mistakes. I was the only one left without a schedule until Tuesday morning also.
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You have raised two issues that both violate the law. First, harassment that is taken against you based on your national orign is illegal, especially when the comments began to affect your job performance and cause you undue stress. You can file a charge with either the IL Dept of Human Rights or the EEOC.
The second issue you raise is about the manager taking a percent of your tips. This is not legal. You can file a complaint with the IL Dept of Labor for that.
It may be a good idea to meet with an employment law attorney first.
Answered on Jul 07th, 2015 at 2:35 PM