Discrimination is the unfair or prejudicial treatment of people and groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or sexual orientation. Discrimination happens when people act on their stereotypes or prejudices.Discrimination refers to actual behaviour towards another individual or group. To "discriminate" against someone means to treat that person differently, or less favorably, for some reason. Discrimination is the process of making unfair or prejudicial distinctions between people based on the groups, classes, or other categories to which they belong A simplified description of the legal definition of discrimination is when a person is treated disfavourably or when a person's dignity is violated. According to the California State Senate, protected classes include: Race All employees have the right to a workplace free of being discriminated against. How do I file a complaint with OFCCP? You may file a discrimination complaint by: • Completing and submitting a form online through. Discrimination is the unequal treatment of a person or group based on the social group, class or category to which they belong.