[State of California]
Hi,
I have been working in America for decades but never had an issue like this. Around 2 years ago, I started to have some issues with 3 of my co-workers and their racist remarks. At first I tolerated, but at some point I had to say something. So I spoke to the human resources department; and they did nothing.
I sought lawyer advice, and I was referred to a lawyer who convinced me that filing a law suite against the company is the best solution. Despite having my doubts, I followed his advice. We agreed on a contingency based compensation for the lawyer.
I later did a family leave-of-absence for 3 months, and found another job during this time. Then I resigned from the job for good. Seemed to be a logical solution to the whole problem.
The case was open for the past two years, until around 5 weeks ago the lawyer called me saying that finding a job during leave-of-absence is illegal, and that he cannot continue the suite, and is now asking for his fee, and is representing the company's counter suite as well.
Now I'm trying to find my way out of this. All I wanted was for the racist remarks to stop and they turned it into this. I didn't want to make a dime out of this, I just wanted to work without being discriminated and insulted.
What can I do? Please help. Much appreciated.
Hi,
I have been working in America for decades but never had an issue like this. Around 2 years ago, I started to have some issues with 3 of my co-workers and their racist remarks. At first I tolerated, but at some point I had to say something. So I spoke to the human resources department; and they did nothing.
I sought lawyer advice, and I was referred to a lawyer who convinced me that filing a law suite against the company is the best solution. Despite having my doubts, I followed his advice. We agreed on a contingency based compensation for the lawyer.
I later did a family leave-of-absence for 3 months, and found another job during this time. Then I resigned from the job for good. Seemed to be a logical solution to the whole problem.
The case was open for the past two years, until around 5 weeks ago the lawyer called me saying that finding a job during leave-of-absence is illegal, and that he cannot continue the suite, and is now asking for his fee, and is representing the company's counter suite as well.
Now I'm trying to find my way out of this. All I wanted was for the racist remarks to stop and they turned it into this. I didn't want to make a dime out of this, I just wanted to work without being discriminated and insulted.
What can I do? Please help. Much appreciated.
