Unfair discrimination at work
Workplace discrimination that may be unlawful because it treats an employee or job applicant unfairly on a prohibited or protected ground.
Definition
Unfair discrimination at work should be reviewed through the alleged ground, workplace decision or conduct, comparator evidence, messages, policies, grievance records, medical or disability accommodation requests where relevant, witness details, and employer response. It can overlap with harassment, dismissal, promotion, pay, pregnancy, disability, and retaliation issues.
Key takeaways
Workplace discrimination that may be unlawful because it treats an employee or job applicant unfairly on a prohibited or protected ground.
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What does Unfair discrimination at work mean?
Workplace discrimination that may be unlawful because it treats an employee or job applicant unfairly on a prohibited or protected ground.
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