This document studies the existence of discrimination, especially racial discrimination, in working places in France as it is in America. In the first part, I will explain the ground reality in France regarding discrimination at work, and in the second part, I will describe the American situation. Finally, I will discuss the effects of discrimination on victims and detail methods in which they can fight against it.
[...] A good example of double discrimination in the workplace could be about the women police officers in the United States and especially about black women. The question of discrimination is central. The presence of discrimination in the workplace is identified by almost all black women officers and half of the white women. Moreover, most agreed that the discrimination within the department exists on two levels: gender and race. But 29 percent of white women feel that black women have a more difficult time than women who are white and feel that they have less respect. [...]
[...] The 114 is a free phone number for victims and witnesses of racial discrimination 1.1 The operational function of management in make by the GELD and calling are managed by the CODAC. In the United States, it exists less official organizations, which can help victims or witnesses. Lot of American trust laws framework. That's why, the EEOC is the most common way is this country because it is directly attached to the justice framework and to the government. Charges may be filed in person, by mail or by telephone by contaacting an EEOC office. [...]
[...] The United States are too really involved in discrimination and there are each day more victims of it The case of the united states Legislation barring discrimination against members of minority groups in the United States is certainly nothing new. In the United States, of course discrimination is also forbidden and many laws have been decided to protect employees against discrimination in the workplace LAW IN THE UNITED STATES AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK HISTORY Discrimination against minority groups is an important subject and is protected by law. [...]
[...] The stranger doctor works in the same place and has the same working hours but his wage is different from his colleague with the French nationality. And in addition, the foreign doctor often works more than french ones. Now, some doctors asking for the French nationality, in order to have the same statute than the others. But it is a very long procedure. The government unwillingness can be again highlight in more “officials” subjects. According to Point” a Directive signed by Jean Pierre RAFFARIN (the former Prime Minister) in august 2004, forbade non-European artisans and shopkeeper to vote for their Trade Unions. [...]
[...] Once, that the hiring step has been done, some discrimination can still arise during the working life, because he/she is “different”. Populations the more touched are women, old people, and foreign people. During the working life, someone can be victim of discrimination and its carrier can be blocked. It could concerns the wage, formations or promotions. This kind of problem is a very spread in the private sector, but it is heterogeneous. Concerning foreign people and their working life problems, this difference is really visible in France. [...]
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