how seriously....

[>Charlotte<]

Nothing redundant about it

Yes. It is. It just, simply, is. I don't have a law degree, but I sure as hell know how to speak the English language.

But, I concede. To do otherwise is useless.

 

[BOR]

Yes. It is. It just, simply, is. I don't have a law degree, but I sure as hell know how to speak the English language.

But, I concede. To do otherwise is useless.

I don't have a law degree either.

It is a matter of opinion, and there is nothing wrong with yours, the term exists, an attachment over the years.

"Traditionally" in the law over the course of history, there was never "white discrimination".

As I said, affirmative action is reverse discrimination. The idea of "reversing time/the clock" to rectify the inequities of the past of "minority" discrimination as opposed to "majority" discrimination.

 

[Willlyjo]

Dear Round1

Before a lawyer would even think about having the balls to take your case, you have to have quite a bit more evidence of discrimination than what you have shown in your posts thus far.

Let me ask you...are you the only caucasian or one of very few in your work environment? If so and you can document facts of published slurs against you, for instance, you may have a case for discrimination. However, based on experience, a person needs a compelling case before most lawyers would take it. So unless you have something compelling, I seriously don't think you'd be sucessful in getting legal support let alone a 'right to sue document'.

 

[ecmst12]

I agree that "reverse" discrimination is a stupid piece of terminology.

What you are missing is, racial discrimination cases are difficult to prove and therefore win REGARDLESS of the races involved and who is doing the discriminating. Evidence is difficult to gather and prove it decisively to be related to race rather then some other, non-protected characteristic (such as individual work ethic or personality). Forget who is white and who is a minority. The cases are always difficult.

If you believe you have a case, file a complaint with the EEOC. But don't expect much to come of it, since your evidence is miniscule and inconclusive.

 

[round 1]

Before a lawyer would even think about having the balls to take your case, you have to have quite a bit more evidence of discrimination than what you have shown in your posts thus far.

Let me ask you...are you the only caucasian or one of very few in your work environment? If so and you can document facts of published slurs against you, for instance, you may have a case for discrimination. However, based on experience, a person needs a compelling case before most lawyers would take it. So unless you have something compelling, I seriously don't think you'd be sucessful in getting legal support let alone a 'right to sue document'.

Actually I am 1 of only 3 Caucasian people that work in the environment out of 40+ workers. And to add to that out of the 3 that were in my department I was the only white and the co worker who was doing the harassing was hispanic and my supervisor was also hispanic. I had complained to my super many times and nothing was done otherwise it would have stopped. He was only written up because I went to h.r. In which I was written up as well saying that since I defended myself it was my fault as well. And also I had forgotten to say is that I have a witness to the earlier harassment, a former co worker of mine.

 

[eerelations]

Before a lawyer would even think about having the balls to take your case, you have to have quite a bit more evidence of discrimination than what you have shown in your posts thus far.

Let me ask you...are you the only caucasian or one of very few in your work environment? If so and you can document facts of published slurs against you, for instance, you may have a case for discrimination. However, based on experience, a person needs a compelling case before most lawyers would take it. So unless you have something compelling, I seriously don't think you'd be sucessful in getting legal support let alone a 'right to sue document'.

One more time Willyjo, read the OP's posts before you start dispensing advice.

OP. ignore Willyjo's advice here, it's not based on anything in this thread and is therefore useless.

 

[Beth3]

OP, the reason you likely can't find an attorney to take your case is that you either don't have one or aren't willing/are unable to pay the sizable retainer that is required. Regardless, your first step is to file a complaint of discrimination with the EEOC or your State's equal rights division. Should you receive a finding of "probable cause" that race discrimination occurred, then you may have an easier time of finding an attorney, although you undoubtedly would still have to pay a hefty retainer up front.

 

[Willlyjo]

Promise

One more time Willyjo, read the OP's posts before you start dispensing advice.

OP. ignore Willyjo's advice here, it's not based on anything in this thread and is therefore useless.

Promise? One more time? Okay then if you mean what you say then I don't have to listen to your foolishness 2 more times.

My advice is totally based on this thread. The Op thinks he has a case. He did get some free time to talk to the lawyer but based on my experience with California Law, I would be very surprised if the Op can get a lawyer on a contingency basis. The best he may do under the circumstances, is file an EEOC and they will investigate and conclude that he is entitled to pursue the matter with a "Right to Sue" letter. Then still he can try to get legal representation but knowing how lawyers are, I don't think he will succeed.

Why do I say the aforesaid? Because I was the only Caucasian working in a Warehouse where the other 7 co-workers were also Hispanic. I was verbally abused, I was even pushed by one sustaining a neck sprain and I was sexually abused (one co-worker drew a picture that was disgusting). This same co-worker grabbed my hand and pulled it down toward his.....!! Get the picture?

So eerelations...you are way out of line here. It is obvious that you have read some of my responses to Cyjeff or is it JetX? Oh yes...Cyjeff. And then you decided to jump on the nitpick bandwagon. Well go ahead but don't say I didn't warn you. The Op can see that I know what I'm talking about since we can relate to each other more than you and him can because of my experience concerning a Hostile Work Environment. Mind you own business and that is to give advice to the Ops not to tell me my advice is not based on this thread which anyone with common sense can see, it is.

Op...I'm trying to show you realism here. Don't get your hopes up too high. It really is hard to find a lawyer to take your case--it was for me and I went through a tougher time than you have described in your posts. If you do get a lawyer, I'd be very happy for you and please let us know how it goes.

 

[round 1]

Promise? One more time? Okay then if you mean what you say then I don't have to listen to your foolishness 2 more times.

My advice is totally based on this thread. The Op thinks he has a case. He did get some free time to talk to the lawyer but based on my experience with California Law, I would be very surprised if the Op can get a lawyer on a contingency basis. The best he may do under the circumstances, is file an EEOC and they will investigate and conclude that he is entitled to pursue the matter with a "Right to Sue" letter. Then still he can try to get legal representation but knowing how lawyers are, I don't think he will succeed.

Why do I say the aforesaid? Because I was the only Caucasian working in a Warehouse where the other 7 co-workers were also Hispanic. I was verbally abused, I was even pushed by one sustaining a neck sprain and I was sexually abused (one co-worker drew a picture that was disgusting). This same co-worker grabbed my hand and pulled it down toward his.....!! Get the picture?



So eerelations...you are way out of line here. It is obvious that you have read some of my responses to Cyjeff or is it JetX? Oh yes...Cyjeff. And then you decided to jump on the nitpick bandwagon. Well go ahead but don't say I didn't warn you. The Op can see that I know what I'm talking about since we can relate to each other more than you and him can because of my experience concerning a Hostile Work Environment. Mind you own business and that is to give advice to the Ops not to tell me my advice is not based on this thread which anyone with common sense can see, it is.

Op...I'm trying to show you realism here. Don't get your hopes up too high. It really is hard to find a lawyer to take your case--it was for me and I went through a tougher time than you have described in your posts. If you do get a lawyer, I'd be very happy for you and please let us know how it goes.

Well I talked to a lawyer today and retained him on a contingency basis. So to all that said I won't get a lawyer.. Well the proof is in my writing. He obviously saw more to it then everyone here.. Thanks for all who gave me ADVICE

 

[davew128]

I went through a tougher time than you have described in your posts.

How was it in the back corner wearing a dunce cap, anyway?

 

[Willlyjo]

EERELATIONs

One more time Willyjo, read the OP's posts before you start dispensing advice.

OP. ignore Willyjo's advice here, it's not based on anything in this thread and is therefore useless.

Oh by the way eerelations...read Ecmst12's post just before yours! My post says basically the same thing as his!! Why haven't you told him what you told me? Tell me...your answer if you have one would be very entertaining. Also, it seems to me someone with your intelligence and gift of observation, you would realize and observe that you mispelled Willlyjo and successful.

 

[Willlyjo]

??

How was it in the back corner wearing a dunce cap, anyway?

It was just fine. I used the time to help kids learn the game of baseball. Also, I helped coach a High School Wrestling team--very rewarding. To be honest with you, I'd feel like a failure if I spent thousands of hours giving advice in this forum the way I see advice getting dispensed. But that is just me--my time is more valuable doing other things.

 

[Willlyjo]

Great!!

Well I talked to a lawyer today and retained him on a contingency basis. So to all that said I won't get a lawyer.. Well the proof is in my writing. He obviously saw more to it then everyone here.. Thanks for all who gave me ADVICE

I think that is great round1. Please keep us informed! Could you give us the case number so I can follow your case? Would appreciate it.

 

[round 1]

I think that is great round1. Please keep us informed! Could you give us the case number so I can follow your case? Would appreciate it.

Well I don't have a case number as of yet..like I said I just signed today but yeah I will send it to you and only you because you have been the only positive one here. Opinions and personal opinions are totally different. I don't appreciate the negativity and smart ass answers. I gave up a lot when I quit my job because of this situation. Save the negativity for people who care about your personal opinion

 

[cbg]

When you post on a public board, you don't get to dictate who responds or how.