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Tips for avoiding workplace discriminationDiscrimination charges in the workplace are serious and can lead to embarrassment, scandal and ruin for a company or its employers. But what exactly is discrimination? Discrimination in the workplace occurs when an employee suffers is treated differently or unfavorably as a direct result of their race, religion, disability status, pregnancy or marital status, gender, or a number of other characteristics. Federal laws are in place to prohibit discrimination when it comes to recruiting, hiring, job evaluations, promotion policies, training, pay, and discipline. The penalties for breaking these laws are stiff - if an employer is found guilty of discrimination, the employee is entitles to a number of compensatory pay, including back pay, restoration of their old job if they were fired, court order to stop the discrimination, and pain and suffering. In addition, if an employer is found guilty of workplace discrimination, it can face up to $300,000 in fines.
Oftentimes, employees will not know that their behavior is offensive, nor is their intent malicious. Many times, it is the result of joking between two parties getting out of hand. For this reason, it's important to make certain all employees, particularly those involved with hiring and promoting, know what is considered discrimination and what is not. Some forms of discrimination and situations to avoid include: These are just a few forms of discrimination that can take place in the business world. Workplace discrimination can result in loss of reputation, financial hardships, and heavy fines to employers. In order to avoid this, it's important to know what constitutes discrimination and take steps to make sure it is not practiced or condoned.
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