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Remote Work Legal Issues — supervisor making racist comments

Started by worried_homeowner_CO · Dec 9, 2025 · 440 views · 5 replies
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.
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worried_homeowner_CO OP

I've been trying to resolve this on my own but I'm stuck.

supervisor making racist comments. I've been dealing with this for about 11 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have worked at this company for 7 years. My position is exempt and I do not have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.

Has anyone been through something similar? What worked for you?

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desperate_parent_help

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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frustrated_worker_today

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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GigWorker_LA

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

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Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

Licensed attorney — a few thoughts. Here's my take on the legal issues.

The key question is whether the applicable statute of limitations has run. Depending on your jurisdiction, you typically have the FMLA years for this type of claim.

I'd recommend documenting everything in writing from this point forward. Keep copies of all communications.

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help_me_homeowner_TX

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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