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Employment Discrimination Laws

The laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in the workplace based on factors such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and genetic information, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act

intermediate
3 hours
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Employment discrimination laws are essential for ensuring that all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace. These laws protect against unfair treatment based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, and disability. Understanding these laws helps employees recognize their rights an...

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Key Terms

Discrimination
Unfair treatment of a person based on characteristics like race or gender.

Example: Firing someone because of their race is discrimination.

Protected Class
Groups of people protected from discrimination by law.

Example: Women and minorities are often considered protected classes.

Harassment
Unwelcome behavior that creates a hostile work environment.

Example: Sexual jokes in the workplace can be considered harassment.

Retaliation
Punishing an employee for reporting discrimination.

Example: An employee is demoted after filing a complaint.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
The principle that all individuals should have equal chances for employment.

Example: EEO laws prevent discrimination in hiring.

Disparate Treatment
Intentional discrimination against an individual based on a protected characteristic.

Example: Not hiring a qualified candidate because of their age.

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Key Concepts

Equal Employment OpportunityProtected ClassesDisparate TreatmentHarassment