Discrimination

<p>Discriminating against someone means managing that person differently or less favorably for some reason. Discrimination can occur while you are at school at work or in a public place such as a mall or subway station. You can be discriminated against by friends teachers coaches coworkers managers or business owners. When discrimination lawsuits are filed it can negatively affect organizations' profits and reputations. <br />The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for protecting you from one type of discrimination: employment discrimination because of your race color religion sex (including pregnancy transgender status and sexual orientation) national origin disability age (forty or older) or genetic information. The EEOC may protect you from other types of discrimination such as discrimination at school.</p>