Discrimination
Employment discrimination laws seek to prevent discrimination
based on race, sex, religion, national origin, physical
disability, marital status, pregnancy, child-birth, use of
medical leave, sexual preference (orientation) and age (over 40)
by employers. Discriminatory practices that are illegal include
bias in hiring, promotion, job assignment, termination,
compensation, and various types of harassment. The main body of
employment discrimination laws is composed of federal and state
statutes.
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