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Discrimination & Harassment Definition

Discrimination refers to unfair or unequal treatment of individuals based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, disability, religion, or other protected categories. Harassment is any unwelcome conduct that creates a hostile or offensive work environment.

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Courses and Mircolessons that cover Discrimination & Harassment

Mandated Reporter Training Course for Retail Managers

Mandated Reporter Training for Retail Managers and HR Professionals

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Mandated Reporter Training Course for Talent Professionals

Mandated Reporter Training for Talent Professionals

AB 653 CAMERA Act mandated reporter training for California talent agents, managers, and coaches.
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Preventing Workplace Harassment Training Course Brazil

Preventing Workplace Harassment — Brazil

Help Employees Understand Brazil Harassment Laws and Build a Respectful Workplace
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Preventing Workplace Harassment Training Course - Mexico

Preventing Workplace Harassment Training — Mexico

Explore Mexico's legal framework for workplace harassment and discrimination — including the 2026 LFT reforms, NOM-035, and the LFPED
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Disability Protections Training - India

Disability Protections – India

The Basics of Disability Protections and India Disability Laws
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Managing within the Law Training Course

Managing Within the Law Training For Managers

Train managers on essential employment law topics, including hiring, wage and hour rules, disability accommodations, leaves of absence, and discipline.
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Returning to Work After Leave Microlesson

Returning to Work After Leave

Learn how to manage the transition back to work with realistic timelines, healthy boundaries, and supportive communication.
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Recognizing Personal Stress and Seeking Support

Learn how to identify early signs of personal stress, communicate your needs professionally
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Work-Life Balance and Knowing Your Options Microlesson

Work-Life Balance and Knowing Your Options

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Additional Information on Discrimination & Harassment

Resource on Harassment Requirements: 2026 Guide on all harassment requirements by state, province, and city.

Watch the video below and ask yourself is this example of unlawful harassment?

Frequently Asked Questions

Discrimination involves unfair treatment based on specific traits, while harassment is a form of behavior creating a hostile work environment.
Follow your company’s reporting policy, usually through HR or a direct manager, or report to a compliance hotline if available.
Verbal abuse, offensive jokes, unwanted physical contact, or inappropriate comments related to gender, race, or other protected classes.
Retaliation is illegal. Employees are protected by law when they report harassment or discrimination.

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