Here is one other case to refer to:

In EEOC v Novellus Systems, Inc, Case No. C-07-4787-jw, Novellus Systems was ordered to pay $168,000 to a black assembly line worker who was fired after complaining about the rap music, and the use of the n-word in the music, that was played by his coworker.

From EEOC's Press Release, June 24, 2008, EEOC Regional Attorney Michael R. Tamayo was quoted as saying: "The EEOC is not in the business of judging anyone's musical tastes, but we are concerned when we find that an employer has failed to respond promptly after being put on notice of racially offensive language or conduct in the workplace." (http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/newsroom/release/6-24-08.cfm)

The important thing to take away from both cases, Conner123, is that management had been approached about the problem in the workplace and management failed to respond to complaints.

cbg wanted to know if you have spoken of your concerns to management yet because that is the first step you need to take. If you let management know that you find the music offensive, then your problem may be taken care of and the music will stop. If management is unaware that you find the music offensive, however, you are not giving them the opportunity to rectify the problem.


(thanks to the "powers that be" at EL for the quoting - and for those from FA, yes, this post is almost identical to my post there)