Discrimination in the workplace

Discrimination at the workplace Equal Employment Opportunity Commission – history Equal Employment Opportunity Commission – competences B2B Email List Equal Employment Opportunity Commission – taken actions Summary Discrimination at the workplace A woman has been turned down for a promotion to a managerial position as „men have always been managers”.



Despite being a highly qualified candidate, a foreigner hasn’t been hired for a job because of their skin color. A disabled person discovered that they earn less than their colleague who holds the same position and is equally efficient. Discrimination in the workplace is an action that violates the fundamental right of every employee – equal employment opportunity. It means unfair or unequal treatment based on individual characteristics. It is usually associated with race, nationality, gender, skin color, religion, age or sexual orientation, but nowadays it might be also related to pregnancy, gender identity and disability.









Such actions as sexual harassment and victimization are considered discrimination as well. It should be noted that discrimination may concern both employees (unequal remuneration, promotion prospects, equipment) and people outside the organization. It might be direct (specific behavior toward the employee e.g. limiting the job ad to 20-40 year olds) or indirect (creating unequal employment opportunities).