Simply more exposure of how racism is as Brazilian caipirinha! Again, as has been pointed out in previous posts, these cases simply highlight the ones in which people stood up, denounced them, went to court, won and the press covered them.
There is no way to calculate how many instances of blatant and subtle instances of racism, racial slurs and opinions of racial superiority based on stereotypes take place all over Brazil everyday, but these cases clearly establish that these examples are neither rare nor recent. In both cases, even aware of racial discrimination among employees, companies did nothing to curb the behavior.
Severe and frequent offenses caused emotional shock to the kitchen help that fell ill. After resigning for not taking the humiliation, the employee filed a lawsuit in the Labor Court, seeking compensation for moral damages and indirect recognition of termination of employment the fault of the employer. The compensation to the beverage delivery assistant had been denied in the first degree, but on appeal was determined by the Second Chamber of the TRT-PR.
Witnesses confirmed the facts. For the judges, the company erred by omitting themselves from the incident, whilst ensuring a work environment that prevails in dignity and respect for employees. The two decisions may be appealed. Share this:.
