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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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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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