Employment Discrimination

Employment discrimination occurs when an employer treats a job applicant or employee unfairly based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, disability, religion, or sexual orientation. This can involve unfair hiring practices, unequal pay, lack of promotion opportunities, or wrongful termination. Laws, such as the Civil Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, protect individuals from such discrimination in the workplace. The goal is to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed based on their skills and qualifications, rather than being judged or treated differently because of personal attributes or identities.