If you have been laid off because of the recession you may have been the victim of recessionary discrimination and actually fired because of antisemitism. Antisemitism discrimination is very common, and it’s possible that your employer used the excuse of financial difficulties due to the recession as an excuse because they couldn’t legally fire you for being Jewish. Some employers are using the recession as a way to fire employees that they couldn’t otherwise because they belong to a protected class.
What Does It Mean When Someone Is A Victim of Recessionary Discrimination When They’re Laid Off?
Someone is a victim of recessionary discrimination when their employer uses the recession as an excuse to fire them illegally. It’s against the law to fire an employee because they are Jewish, but an employer may say that the employee is being fired because of a recession instead.
How To Tell If I’ve Been Fired As A Result of Antisemitism & Recessionary Discrimination.
Often it’s difficult to show that you were fired as a result of antisemitism and not because of the company’s financial position during a recession. But you can build a case showing you were the victim of antisemitic discrimination if you experienced any of these things before being fired:
Not Being Paid Equally
If you have been denied a raise or a promotion because you can’t work certain days or if you have been told that you can’t be promoted because your faith restricts when you can work that’s antisemitic discrimination. Even though your employer may say the reason they are letting you go is budgetary and not personal it could actually be that you’re getting fired because you’re Jewish.
Dress Code Violations
If you have received multiple warnings or write ups because you wear religious clothing at work like a yarmulke or prayer shawl or because you cover your hair or wear a wig and then you are laid off because of a recession you may really have been let go because of your faith.
Not Making Reasonable Accommodations
If you have asked for reasonable accommodations for your religious practices like having certain times of the day to pray or not working on certain days and your employer has refused to make those accommodations your layoff may have nothing to do with the recession.
What Should I Do If I Was Fired As A Result of Antisemitism & Recessionary Discrimination?
If you think that you were fired because of antisemitism and recessionary discrimination you should get as much evidence as you can to help prove that. First, make a list of any antisemitic discrimination that you experienced at work before you got fired. Then if you can make screenshots of things like your paystubs, your schedule, and any communications that you have from the company that might contain antisemitic or coded language, including your layoff notice.
Get Help With Your Discrimination Claim
It can be tough to show that you were fired because of recessionary discrimination and antisemitism rather than just because of the employer’s financial hardship. But working with an experienced attorney can make it easier. An employment lawyer will help you create the strongest possible case to show that you were fired unfairly. Fill out a Free Case Evaluation now to get connected to an independent attorney who subscribes to the website and may be able to help you prove that you were a victim of recessionary discrimination.
