Discrimination Terms and Definitions

Minority The smaller part of a group. A group within a country or state that differs in race, religion or national origin from the dominant group. National Origin Discrimination National origin discrimination has been broadly defined as including, but not limited to, the denial of equal employment opportunity because of an individual's or his/her ancestor's country of origin or because an individual has the physical, cultural, or Equal Employment Opportunity Providing equal opportunity in employment on the basis of merit and fitness without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability condition, marital status, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Religious Discrimination Religious discrimination occurs when an employment rule or policy requires a person to either violate a fundamental precept of his or her religion or lose an employment opportunity. Overt Discrimination Overt discrimination is a specific, observable action taken against a person or class of persons because of protected status, e.g., national origin. Quota Fixed hiring and promotion rates based on race, sex, or other protected class standards, which must be met at all costs. Prima Facie At first sight; on the first appearance; on the face of it, so far as can be judged from the first disclosure; presumably. A prima facie case is one, which is established by evidence, and can be overthrown only by rebutting evidence addressed on the other Age Discrimination Age discrimination is present if an individual covered under this provision is treated unfavorably in the terms and conditions of his/her employment because of his or her age. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) forbids discrimination based on Ethnic Group A group of peoples who share a common religion, color, or national origin. Protected Class The groups protected from employment discrimination by law. These groups include men and women on the basis of sex; any group, which shares a common race, religion, color, or national origin; people over 40; and people with physical or mental disability.

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	There is a time limit for filing a charge of dicrimination A charge must be filed with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) within 180 days from the date of the alleged violation.