A simplified description of the legal definition of discrimination is when a person is treated disfavourably or when a person's dignity is violated. Fill in the blanks below: 1.To "discriminate" against someone means to: treat that person differently or less favorably. 2. Discrimination is unfair treatment of one particular person or group of people. Employers generally can't discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age (40 and older), national origin, or disability. Employment discrimination generally exists where an employer treats an applicant or employee less favorably merely because of a person's protected class. This form of discrimination occurs where a general rule is applied to a group of people. This form of discrimination occurs where a general rule is applied to a group of people. Discrimination When You Apply for Housing. Can a landlord reject my application because of my disability?