Discrimination in the Workplace: What You Need To Know
Discrimination in the workplace is not just about bad attitudes or rude comments. It is a violation that cuts deep, affecting more than 60,000 employees annually according to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission . Most people expect discrimination to look obvious, but much of it happens in subtle ways that are hard to spot. What catches most off guard is that the greatest damage is not just in missed promotions or unfair firings. It is in the daily stress, health setbacks, and lasting career harm that often go unrecognized. Table of Contents What Is Discrimination In The Workplace? Understanding Protected Characteristics Forms Of Workplace Discrimination Why Understanding Discrimination Matters For Employees Psychological And Professional Impact Legal And Economic Consequences How Discrimination In The Workplace Works Systemic Discrimination Mechanisms Intersectional Discrimination Dynamics Key Concepts Related To Discrimination And Harassment Legal And Behavioral Definitio...