WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION

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WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION
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• The Breakdown
• What does discrimination in the workplace look
  like? Every situation is different and is
  dependent on the type of discrimination. Please
  review the most common types of workplace
  discrimination below to become more familiar.
• Disability Discrimination This form of
  discrimination occurs when an employer treats an
  applicant or employee with a disability
  unfavorably. Harassment can be identified through
  the use of offensive remarks, isolated incidents,
  being fired or demoted due to their disability,
  or inappropriate comments or teasing.

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• Age Discrimination This form of discrimination
  occurs when an individual treats an applicant or
  employee unfavorably due to their age. The ADEA,
  Age Discrimination in Employment Act, protects
  those who are 40 or older. Harassment can be
  identified through the use of offensive remarks,
  isolated incidents, being fired or demoted due to
  age, or inappropriate comments or teasing.
• Sexual Harassment It is against the law to
  harass an applicant or employee due to their sex.
  This includes requests for sexual favors,
  unwelcome sexual advances, or various other forms
  of verbal and physical harassment that are

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• sexual in nature. Harassers and victims can be
  either gender or the same sex. Harassment becomes
  illegal when its severity or frequency results in
  an offensive or hostile work environment. Also,
  when an adverse employment decision is made, such
  as, a victim of sexual harassment being fired or
  demoted.
• Pregnancy This form of discrimination occurs
  when a woman is being treated unfavorably due to
  pregnancy, child birth or any condition(s)
  related to pregnancy / childbirth. The PDA,
  Pregnancy Discrimination Act, forbids
  discrimination in any aspect of employment such
  as pay, hiring, firing, training, layoffs or
  fringe benefits such as leave, health insurance
  or other terms and conditions associated with
  employment.

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• Are you looking for a discrimination lawyer in
  Knoxville, TN? Our discrimination attorneys are
  experienced in all forms of workplace
  discrimination and can assist you in identifying
  the type of harassment, collecting documentation,
  and preparing for court. Whether youre battling
  with disability, age, pregnancy, or sexual
  harassment we are here to help! Call us today!
• Source https//www.eeoc.gov/laws/types

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