All races, including Whites, Blacks, Asians, Pacific Islanders, Native Americans, and Native Alaskans, are protected from racial discrimination. Bi-racial and multi-racial individuals also are protected from discrimination on the basis of race.
For discrimination complaints related to housing, employment, or business establishments, you may contact the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) at 800-884-1684 (voice), 800-700-2320 (TTY). You may also visit the DFEH page for additional information.
Below, we'll go over some simple do's and don'ts when it comes to reporting discrimination or unlawful harassment to HR. DO report discrimination in writing. DO explicitly use the words “discrimination” or “unlawful harassment.” ... DO be concise in your written complaint. DO keep record of your communications with HR.
A group of people with a common characteristic who are legally protected from employment discrimination on the basis of that characteristic. Protected classes are created by both federal and state law.
Discrimination is thus the act of treating two – otherwise identical individuals – differently based on any attribute, behaviour, or characteristic that allows one to distinguish them.
Direct evidence often involves a statement from a decision-maker that expresses a discriminatory motive. Direct evidence can also include express or admitted classifications, in which a recipient explicitly distributes benefits or burdens based on race, color, or national origin.
Index of Discrimination:This is the difference between the percent of correct responses in the upper group and the percent of correct responses in the lower group. Maximum Discrimination: This is the sum of the percent in the upper and lower groups marking the item correctly.
Finding healthy ways to deal with discrimination is important, for your physical health and your mental well-being. Focus on your strengths. Seek support systems. Get involved. Help yourself think clearly. Don't dwell. Seek professional help.
Take Care of Yourself Practice positive self-talk. If you're getting negative messages about your worth, it helps to focus on your strengths and your core values. Avoid dwelling. It's very hard to shake off discrimination. Practice mindfulness and meditation. Find community. Seek help from a mental health professional.
The Equal Status Acts 2000-2018 ('the Acts') prohibit discrimination in the provision of goods and services, accommodation and education. They cover the nine grounds of gender, marital status, family status, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, and membership of the Traveller community.