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Foundations of Discrimination Law

3.5 DISCRIMINATION IN ORGANIZATIONS

Discrimination and the Law

Types and Concepts of Discrimination

Direct Discrimination

Indirect (Systemic) Discrimination

The Concept of Job Relatedness

Bona Fide Occupational Qualification

🎮 Crossword: Key Discrimination Terms

Workplace Responsibilities and Ethics

Duty to Accommodate

Sexual and Psychological Harassment

Company-Specific Code of Ethics

Knowledge Check

Quiz: Legal Frameworks

Quiz: Direct Discrimination

Quiz: Indirect Discrimination

Quiz: BFOQ and Job Relatedness

Quiz: Harassment and Ethics

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Workplace Discrimination: Legal Frameworks and Key Concepts is a concise, practical course designed to help HR professionals, people managers, and business leaders prevent discrimination, reduce legal risk, and build an equitable culture. You’ll learn how discrimination is defined in organizational contexts, the protected characteristics commonly covered by law, and the employment decisions most prone to bias. We break down the core legal frameworks that prohibit workplace discrimination and clarify employer obligations—from recruitment and selection to promotions, compensation, accommodations, and termination. The course also demystifies critical concepts such as direct versus indirect (systemic) discrimination, job relatedness, business necessity, and when a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ) may apply. You’ll explore your duty to accommodate—including disability and religion—what constitutes undue hardship, and how to recognize, prevent, and respond to sexual and psychological harassment. Practical tools help you translate policy into action, including how to craft or refine a company-specific code of ethics and anti-discrimination policy. Interactive quizzes and a gamified crossword reinforce terminology and real-world application so you can confidently spot risks and implement compliant practices. By the end, you’ll be equipped to make fair, defensible employment decisions, strengthen reporting and investigation processes, and foster a safer, more inclusive workplace.

Chapter 3 Part 5: Workplace Discrimination: Legal Frameworks and Key Concepts

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            <p>Understanding the legal landscape of workplace discrimination is essential for fostering a fair, inclusive, and productive organizational environment. This course explores the foundational concepts of discrimination within organizations, identifying the protected characteristics that form the basis of modern anti-discrimination laws. By examining the primary legal frameworks and the specific obligations they impose on employers, participants will gain a clear understanding of the legal consequences of non-compliance and the importance of adhering to federal standards across all stages of employment, including recruitment, promotion, and termination.</p>

<p>Beyond basic legal compliance, the curriculum delves into the complexities of direct and systemic discrimination, illustrating how even seemingly neutral policies can create unintended barriers for specific groups. Key principles such as job relatedness and Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications (BFOQ) are analyzed to clarify when specific requirements are legally permissible based on business necessity. Furthermore, the course addresses critical workplace responsibilities, including the duty to accommodate, the prevention of sexual and psychological harassment, and the implementation of a robust company-specific code of ethics to ensure a respectful and professional culture for all employees.</p>
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