{"id":4746,"date":"2016-04-04T10:47:41","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:47:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/smallbusiness\/employment-law-and-human-resources\/prevent-discrimination-in-the-workplace-faq.html"},"modified":"2024-06-06T05:24:15","modified_gmt":"2024-06-06T10:24:15","slug":"prevent-discrimination-in-the-workplace-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/employment-law-and-human-resources\/prevent-discrimination-in-the-workplace-faq.html","title":{"rendered":"Preventing Workplace Discrimination: Employer FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Preventing Workplace Discrimination: Employer FAQ<\/h1>\n
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Both workplace harassment and discrimination are major concerns to small business owners. Even with the best intentions, it can be hard to know how to address employment discrimination until after it happens.<\/p>\r\n

Good employment practices help avoid the worst effects of discrimination and harassment. Here are some frequently asked questions about discrimination on the job and where employers can go for assistance.<\/p>\r\n

What is workplace discrimination?<\/h2>\r\n

Discrimination in the workplace is treating an employee or job applicant differently based on membership in a protected class. These can include:<\/p>\r\n