Workplace Discrimination


 

1.     What is Workplace Discrimination?

The term "discrimination" may be familiar to you. But do you really understand what it means? Do you know how it applies to your profession?

 Discrimination in the workplace occurs when an individual or a group of individuals is treated unfairly or unequally based on certain qualities. Race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, religious views, and national origin are all protected traits. Discrimination in the workplace can occur among coworkers, job candidates, or employees and their bosses. Discrimination is illegal regardless of whether it is done on purpose or by mistake (Campbell, Allaya Cooks;, 2021).

2.     Different Types of Workplace Discrimination

Workplace discrimination occurs when an employee is treated unfairly for a variety of reasons. Employees and younger workers might be discriminated against for a variety of reasons, including their relationship to another person. An employer, for example, cannot refuse to hire a job candidate because their spouse is disabled and they are concerned that the candidate's caring responsibilities may interfere with their job. Even though the candidate is not the disabled party, this would be discrimination under the ADA (Doyle, Alison;, 2020).

2.1 List of different types of workplace discrimination

                                                  2.1.1      Age

                                                  2.1.2      Gender

                                                  2.1.3      Race

                                                  2.1.4      Ethnicity

                                                  2.1.5      Skin Color

                                                  2.1.6      National Origin

                                                  2.1.7      Mental or Physical Disability

                                                  2.1.8      Genetic Information

                                                  2.1.9      Relationship to someone who may be discriminated against

                                              2.1.10      Pregnancy or Parenthood

Figure 1: Types of Workplace Discrimination


 1.1 Examples of Workplace Discrimination

                                                  1.1.1      Race

It is against the law to harass or discriminate against someone because of their race or color. If broader company practices have a harmful impact on individuals of a certain race or color and are not required for business operations, they may be illegal (Butler, Pearson;, 2020).

                                                  1.1.2      Sex

Sex discrimination occurs when an employee or applicant is treated unfairly because of their gender. Discrimination based on sexual orientation is also banned, in addition to discrimination based on biological sex (Butler, Pearson;, 2020).

                                                  1.1.3      Age

Age discrimination occurs when an employee or applicant is treated unfairly due to their age. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits employers from discriminating against anyone over the age of 40 (Butler, Pearson;, 2020).

                                                  1.1.4      Religion

It is against the law to harass or discriminate against an employee because of their religion, practices, or moral convictions. These rules safeguard those who follow religion, as well as those who are married to or otherwise linked with religious people (Butler, Pearson;, 2020)

                                                  1.1.5      Disability

When an employer covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act treats a disabled employee or applicant unfairly, this is known as disability discrimination (Butler, Pearson;, 2020).

Figure 2: Disability inclusion at workplace

3.     Conclusion

Human Resource managers may be able to better create and implement diversity training programs, as well as councils, networks, and mentoring programs for minority employees, by studying the elements that influence their perceptions of discrimination.

4.     References

Butler, Pearson;. (2020, October 05). Pearson Butler. Retrieved May 08, 2022, from Pearson Butler: https://www.pearsonbutler.com/blog/2020/october/5-examples-of-workplace-discrimination/

Campbell, Allaya Cooks;. (2021, October 06). BetterUp. Retrieved May 05, 2022, from BetterUp: https://www.betterup.com/blog/discrimination-in-workplace

Doyle, Alison;. (2020, June 23). The Balance Careers. Retrieved May 08, 2022, from The Balance Careers: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/types-of-employment-discrimination-with-examples-2060914


Comments

  1. Tharindu L BandaraMay 8, 2022 at 4:18 AM

    Hi, It (Discrimination) often happens between colleagues, job seekers or employees and their bosses. This often leads to a decrease in performance within the organization. This can be prevented to some extent by launching councils, networks, mentoring programs and other legal entities. You describe well the workplace discrimination and its impact on the organization. All the best!

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  2. Jaliya RajaguruMay 8, 2022 at 4:55 AM

    Workplace discrimination will lead to lower job satisfaction, reduced job performance and may increase employee turnover. Having good HR practices can overcome such situations.

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  3. ShiblyMay 8, 2022 at 5:31 AM

    Discrimination regardless of the place it will have a big impact. At workplace it could effect negatively and lead to unnecessary issues.

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  4. Darshana UndugodageMay 8, 2022 at 5:35 AM

    Timely topic to discuss. Retaining top talent is a big challenge today. Giving equal opportunities is important to attract and retain them. Article clearly showcase the importance of the HRM in achieving this. Good luck

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  5. SureshMay 8, 2022 at 7:09 AM

    Most of Company currently facing this issue oftenly..well explaind.Good luck,

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  6. Nishantha RathnayakeMay 8, 2022 at 7:24 AM

    You have clearly explained in this article, Workplace discrimination will lead to lower job satisfaction, reduced job performance. Human Resource managers should be able to better create and implement diversity training programs. Good article..

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  7. Gayan MarasingheMay 8, 2022 at 8:07 AM

    Employees who feel discriminated against are often less motivated, have lower levels of happiness. It impacts negatively on organizational performance. Well written.

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  8. fahimmbaMay 8, 2022 at 9:44 AM

    Work place discrimination effects the organisational performance and increase unsatisfied employees
    Well discussed in the article.
    Good job

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  9. H.M.W.IRESHA MBA24May 8, 2022 at 9:44 AM

    Timely very essential topic & most the workplaces harassment is a form of unlawful employment discrimination. Workplace harassment is unwelcome conduct based on membership in a protected category. nicely explained Good luck!!

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  10. Thamali MBA#24May 8, 2022 at 10:22 AM

    This is rarely discussing topic, but frequently happening in the workstations. Workplace discrimination is cause to employee dissatisfaction ,increase employee turnover, employee workplace stress, and all of them directly effected to organizational perspective. workplace discrimination is the thing shouldn't happens. Very clear illustration you have done.

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