Discrimination a person can experience in the workplace
Workplace discrimination occurs when an individual is adversely discriminated against due to any number of factors. Below are 5 types of discrimination a person can experience in the workplace: Age Gender Race Mental or Physical Disability Pregnancy or Parenthood Mary is my colleague who is six months pregnant. After ten years working at an IT company, she applies for a senior position that has just opened up. Despite having more experience and qualifications than the other applicants, she was passed over. When she asked the manager, he said: “I need someone who will be more dedicated to the position. I think Mary is totally qualified to get the job, she is the most experienced one in our group. It was unfair to neglect her application because of her pregnancy. It is true that Mary might ask for a maternity leave in a few months later or she might put some time in her children. But I believe she can manage ...