What are the grounds of discrimination?

What are the grounds of discrimination?

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3 (1) For all purposes of this Act, the prohibited grounds of discrimination are race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been …

Q. What are the 9 protected characteristics of discrimination?

Protected characteristics These are age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Q. How much can you sue an employer for discrimination?

At the federal level, the court can award up to: $50,000 to an employee if the employer has between 15 and 100 employees; $100,000 if the employer has 101 to 200 employees; $200,000 if the employer has 201 to 500 employees; and.

Q. What grounds is it illegal to discriminate?

Discrimination can be against the law if it is based on a person’s: age. disability, or. race, including colour, national or ethnic origin or immigrant status.

Q. What does the anti-discrimination policy cover?

Under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW), it is unlawful for any employer, to discriminate against an employee or role applicant because of characteristics such as sex, marital status, pregnancy, race, age, religion, family responsibilities, physical and or intellectual disability, political beliefs, homosexuality …

Q. What can I do if I am discriminated against?

You can file a complaint with OFCCP if you think you have been discriminated against in employment, or in applying for employment, because of your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or for asking about, discussing, or disclosing …

Q. How does discrimination affect employment?

One of the most common ways in which discrimination affects an employee is the use of their sick or personal days. Employees who are the victim of discrimination at work might also have trouble interacting with their co-workers, even those who are not causing the discrimination.

Q. What qualifies as workplace discrimination?

The laws enforced by EEOC protect you from employment discrimination when it involves: Unfair treatment because of your race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, age (age 40 or older), or genetic information.

Q. What are the signs of discrimination?

6 Signs You’re Being Discriminated Against at Work (and What to Do About It)

  • Suspicious Interview Questions. Discrimination can start as early as the interview process.
  • Demeaning Communication.
  • Unjust Disciplinary Action.
  • Unequal Pay.
  • Unfair Promotions.
  • References to Age.

Q. What are examples of indirect discrimination?

Something can be indirect discrimination if it has a worse effect on you because of your:

  • age.
  • disability.
  • gender reassignment.
  • marriage or civil partnership.
  • pregnancy and maternity.
  • race.
  • religion or belief.
  • sex.
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