How do I deal with discrimination in the workplace?

Tell someone about it. It's illegal. Get help. Try standing up for yourself, but if that doesn't work, get someone to help you.

Check your organization policy for discrimination but usually you should notify your manager, or human resources. They may even have a special group to report information to. Investigations can't be done anonymously, but you should be protected from retaliation.

The best thing you can possibly do is go to Human Resources. That is illegal, and that person/persons could be terminated for this. Whatever you do, do not take matters into your own hands.

Discrimination is something which our society has been dealing with for many years, we as humans are all trying to overcome stereotypes. What kind of discrimination in particular are you having problems with? It's important to feel appreciated and safe at your workplace.

I would go to my manager and discuss it with them. If it's the manager that's causing issues, take it up with the companies HR department, you can usually find their number on the company websites.

Address it. Report it. It's not right. No one should discriminate anywhere. The more people are aware of it, the more attention and precautions and it will be a better world.

Document absolutely everything with dates, times and people involved (like keeping a diary of it). Save any written communications if they exist. If your manager isn't the one discriminating, take your evidence and concerns to them. If they are dismissive, explain that you will go to HR and would prefer to have their support. If you have union representatives etc it is worth talking to them about your experience as they can offer help and guidance through the process. On the emotional side, counselling can help with the toll this is taking on you. Otherwise, talk to us, to friends and family, but NOT to colleagues. Especially if you intend to escalate things with HR. Short answer - you shouldn't have to deal with it and the people responsible should be disciplined for their conduct. Good luck!

For me, it depends on the workplace and what the issue is. My safety is my main concern. If the workplace has any sort of anonymous reporting line, I might go to them and see if it will be handled. If I do not think I can report it and the discrimination is interfering with my ability to support myself, I might try looking around for other places of employment. I would do my best not to burn any bridges while still honoring my truth so I do not jeopardize future employment opportunities. Like I said, it really depends on if the discrimination is violent or harms my ability to take care of myself and my needs in any way and what the possible consequences are for advocating for myself and if it would be worth it personally to try and seek accountability or not.