- Despite increasing racial awareness, discrimination lawsuits in the US are unlikely to become easier to win.
- Why? – Under current laws, racial discrimination lawsuits must prove a “discriminatorily abusive working environment” (high burden of proof).
- Plaintiffs must prove that racial harassment is so severe that it alters the terms and conditions of their employment.
- Since most discrimination is passive and covert, it’s inherently difficult to prove.
- Article provides examples of failed discrimination lawsuits.
- Also, many racial discrimination lawsuits are privately settled before reaching the courts.
Will Discrimination Lawsuits Get Easier to Win?
(06/16/2020)