Fired due to race

[DragonReborn21]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Alabama

I was recently fired from a job in the restaurant business. The paper work made says for 3 other reasons, though she never made me sign them, but my boss said the reason she was firing me was due to my race. I am Native American. I was working there since March. Is there anything I can do about this, or is it a leave-it-alone case?

 

[Zigner]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Alabama

I was recently fired from a job in the restaurant business. The paper work made says for 3 other reasons, though she never made me sign them, but my boss said the reason she was firing me was due to my race. I am Native American. I was working there since March. Is there anything I can do about this, or is it a leave-it-alone case?

What proof do you have that you were fired based on your race?

 

[cbg]

Your boss actually SAID that?

 

[Antigone*]

Your boss actually SAID that?

Boss was either very stupid or on drugs

 

[DragonReborn21]

The only real proof is, in all essence, my word against hers. I was just wondering if there was any possibility to actually go forth in a court case or to just let it go.

 

[cbg]

Well, you need a right to sue letter from the EEOC before you can file a lawsuit. You can file with them but if it's just your word against hers it's going to be tough to prevail.

 

[Hot Topic]

No witness, no win.

 

[eerelations]

I think the OP should file a claim with the EEOC. Should the EEOC decide to investigate, it may find other employees that have heard the boss say things of a similar racial nature that would then support the OP's claim.

 

[cbg]

I agree. The worst that can happen is that the EEOC decides there's no proof either way.

 

[You Are Guilty]

If someone is stupid enough to admit to it once, maybe they'll be dumb enough to repeat it to the EEOC. Definitely file a complaint!