What is the name of your state? California
Recently, I was browsing some sites, and they were offering discounts to black-owned businesses. I have nothing inherently against that, and I don't want to get into the politics of that, but I was just curious as to the legality behind something like this. There are certain anti-discrimination laws that are applied, but I am not sure if they apply to private businesses. For example, I do know that a lawsuit was filed (although I am not sure of the status and final decision outcome) of people in California who sued Uber because they charged no delivery fee to blacked owned restaurants, thus giving them an unfair advantage.
I just got curious, because I am a web-developer, and recently was browsing this site ( link removed) in case this forum block the URL due to security reasons). They are giving out a discount package to startups, but additional special advantages only if you are a black startup CEO. I was just wondering if that is at all legal?
Thanks!
Recently, I was browsing some sites, and they were offering discounts to black-owned businesses. I have nothing inherently against that, and I don't want to get into the politics of that, but I was just curious as to the legality behind something like this. There are certain anti-discrimination laws that are applied, but I am not sure if they apply to private businesses. For example, I do know that a lawsuit was filed (although I am not sure of the status and final decision outcome) of people in California who sued Uber because they charged no delivery fee to blacked owned restaurants, thus giving them an unfair advantage.
I just got curious, because I am a web-developer, and recently was browsing this site ( link removed) in case this forum block the URL due to security reasons). They are giving out a discount package to startups, but additional special advantages only if you are a black startup CEO. I was just wondering if that is at all legal?
Thanks!