What is Employment Discrimination?
Unfair treatment of employees or job applicants based on protected characteristics such as race, gender, age, disability, religion, or national origin.
Understanding Employment Discrimination
Federal laws (Title VII, ADA, ADEA) and state laws prohibit workplace discrimination in hiring, firing, promotions, pay, and working conditions. Discrimination can be direct (intentional) or indirect (disparate impact). Claims are often filed with the EEOC before court.
Examples
- 1Refusing to hire qualified candidates based on race
- 2Pay disparity between men and women for same work
- 3Denying reasonable accommodations for disability
Related Terms
Wrongful Termination
Illegal firing of an employee in violation of federal or state laws, employment contracts, or public policy.
Sexual Harassment
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that affects employment or creates a hostile work environment.
FMLA Leave
Job-protected unpaid leave guaranteed by the Family and Medical Leave Act for qualifying family and medical reasons, including childbirth, serious health conditions, or caring for a family member.
Wage Theft
The illegal practice of not paying workers for all their work, including violations like not paying minimum wage, denying overtime, or stealing tips.
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