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Protected grounds Definition

Legal bases on which individuals are protected from discrimination, often overlapping with protected characteristics.

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Courses and Mircolessons that cover Protected grounds

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Preventing Workplace Harassment Training — Canada

Harassment training up to Canadian standards.
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Respect
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Preventing Workplace Harassment Training — Global

Special training for non-U.S. based employees.
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intl
Respect
Course-Preventing-Workplace-Harassment-Training-India

Preventing Workplace Harassment Training — India

Designed for India’s PoSH statutory requirements for harassment training.
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IND
Respect

Additional Information on Protected grounds

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common protected grounds include race, gender, sexual orientation, age, and disability.
Yes, all employees are entitled to protection under the same laws regardless of their personal characteristics.
Yes, you can file a complaint or seek legal recourse if you believe you were discriminated against.
Report to HR or file a complaint with the appropriate agency.

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