Discrimination Terms and Definitions

Labor Force / Labor Market Labor Force describes all civilians who are at least 16 years old and not in the military and employed or looking for work. The labor market is a group within the labor force whose members could fill a particular job. Underrepresention Inadequately represented in the work force of a particular activity. Discrimination Discrimination is defined in civil rights law as unfavorable or unfair treatment of a person or class of persons in comparison with others who are not members of the protected class because of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, or physical/ Quota Fixed hiring and promotion rates based on race, sex, or other protected class standards, which must be met at all costs. Reasonable Accommodation Adjustments and changes an employer must make in the work schedule or work environment to meet the needs of his employees. Ethnic Group A group of peoples who share a common religion, color, or national origin. Age Discrimination Age discrimination is present if an individual covered under this provision is treated unfavorably in the terms and conditions of his/her employment because of his or her age. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) forbids discrimination based on National Origin Discrimination National origin discrimination has been broadly defined as including, but not limited to, the denial of equal employment opportunity because of an individual's or his/her ancestor's country of origin or because an individual has the physical, cultural, or Religious Discrimination Religious discrimination occurs when an employment rule or policy requires a person to either violate a fundamental precept of his or her religion or lose an employment opportunity. Affirmative Action Positive steps taken by an employer to ensure equal employment opportunities for minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.

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	Did You Know?
	The law requires equal pay for equal work The Equal Pay Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in the payment of wages or benefits, where men and women perform work of similar skill, effort, and responsibility for the same employer under similar working conditions.