Family Responsibilities Discrimination

Family Responsibilities Discrimination (FRD) occurs when an employee is treated unfairly at work because of their responsibilities to care for family members, such as children or elderly parents. This can include negative actions like being passed over for promotions, receiving unfair evaluations, or facing job termination due to needing flexible hours or taking leave. FRD can affect both men and women, reflecting bias against those balancing work and family duties. It highlights the importance of equitable treatment in the workplace, regardless of an employee’s familial obligations.