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Race Discrimination Attorneys

Defending Employees Across Kansas City, Springfield & Liberty, MO

Race and national origin should have nothing to do with your employability or the loss of your job.


Advocates for illegally fired employees of all races

At Employee Rights Law Firm, we aggressively advocate for our clients who have been victimized by race discrimination, whether their national origin is considered in the minority or the majority.

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Protecting Your Rights With Race Discrimination Attorneys

Our experience in this specific area of employment law claims involves instances of both discrimination and reverse discrimination. Anyone from any background can find their rights violated by an employer. If you suspect that you are being held back from a larger role or summarily fired from your job based on your race, we can help.


An Aggressive Approach in Holding Your Employer Accountable

Clients from throughout the state victimized by race discrimination come to the Employee Rights Law Firm — Law Offices of Mark A. Jess, L.L.C. for a higher level of aggressive, hard-charging advocacy. On your behalf, we will investigate your claim and file a civil rights lawsuit. Simply put, we hold employers accountable when their violations of the Missouri Human Rights Act or federal civil rights statutes cost you your job or a much-needed raise or promotion.

Protecting Against Workplace Discrimination In The Greater Kansas City, MO Area

It may be nice to think that in our modern day and age, racial discrimination is a thing of the past, particularly in professional settings such as a workplace environment. Unfortunately, this is simply not the case, as our experienced race discrimination attorneys can attest to. These issues may be more likely to occur in certain areas of the country or with certain types of jobs and can manifest in a variety of ways. Identifying when you've been a victim of workplace discrimination can be glaringly obvious in some situations or more subtle and confusing in others. Fortunately, our compassionate race discrimination attorneys are here to help you make sense of what you've experienced. We have helped countless clients throughout the Cameron, Chillicothe, Jefferson City, Kansas City, Springfield, and Vandalia, MO areas obtain justice and compensation. If you are concerned about the potential consequences to your professional life of pursuing legal action, do not be, as our team can also serve as skilled workplace retaliation attorneys.


Using race or skin color to influence employment decisions is illegal under both federal and state law. If you sense that you have been the target of any sort of discrimination, the first thing you should do is begin documenting incidents. Keep a journal where you write down any in-person incidents, and save any relevant emails or text messages. This will help your case along the way. Making a complaint or filing a suit involves many steps; often, you will need to hit specific deadlines and provide specific information. Working with a workplace discrimination attorney will ensure that your suit is filed correctly and that all your deadlines are met. This allows the court to focus on the substance of your case and prevent it from being dismissed on technical charges. Our office will help you every step of the way.

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  • What does racial discrimination look like in the workplace?

    Racial discrimination in the workforce can take many forms. Some may be subtle and you may not even realize it’s happening, while other situations can be more apparent. Common racial discrimination scenarios in the labor force include: 

    • An employer rejecting to hire someone who is more qualified and proficient to perform a job than the other candidates who applied because of conceived notions about that person’s race. 
    • Paying an employee less than others who are performing the same job, due to their race and without regard to their education, skill level or experience. 
    • Not offering an employee the same promotions or benefits as other employees, because of their race and without consideration of their performance. 
    • Penalizing or letting go of an employee without sufficient reasoning, and instead as an act of discriminatory action to get rid of them.

    Those who feel they may have been subject to discrimination should not ignore it. Knowing your legal rights and seeking out help from an experienced attorney, such as Christie Sherman Jess will help you fight for the fair treatment you deserve. Don’t allow yourself to be bullied and mistreated because of your race any longer.

  • Effects of race discrimination in the workplace

    Race discrimination can have devasting consequences for both employers and employees in the workplace. It can affect office morale and reduce the productivity of all members of the team, even those who are not experiencing the discrimination directly. Victims of race discrimination can experience particularly high levels of stress that could contribute to medical problems such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and depression. Their coworkers can be less productive, less engaged, and interested in leaving. Poor professional environments lead to high employee turnover and decreased profits. 


    The legal and practical consequences for race discrimination can be severe.  If a workplace is found to tolerate or perpetuate a hostile work environment due to race discrimination, it can be held liable and forced to pay steep fines. In addition, employers might find that it is more difficult to hire or retain employees due to a damaged reputation. To avoid these consequences and perpetuate a positive atmosphere, employers must commit to preventing race harassment at their place of business. An effective policy takes into account that the process to prevent harassment is ongoing; it should include a confidential process for employees to report violations without fear of retaliation. All complaints should be investigated in a timely manner, and employees who file complaints should be kept up-to-date about the investigations. Managers should be trained on signs and patterns of harassment and taught how to deal with them to promote a work environment that supports tolerance and holds itself accountable. 


    If you have been discriminated against at work, or if you believe that your employer is not doing its duty to properly investigate or hold violators accountable, our law office can help. We specialize in race discrimination cases throughout the greater Kansas City, MO area; reach out to us today to schedule a consultation.