Direct Discrimination: This form of discrimination occurs when an individual is treated unfairly solely because of a protected characteristic. For instance, if a woman is denied a promotion that is instead offered to a less qualified man.

Indirect Discrimination: In cases of indirect discrimination, an employer may have policies that affect all employees but disproportionately disadvantage a specific protected group, including you. For instance, a requirement to work extended and irregular hours may indirectly discriminate against women with young children or disabled employees who need a consistent work schedule to manage their condition.

Harassment: Harassment involves unwanted conduct related to a protected characteristic, which violates your dignity or creates an intimidating, hostile, degrading, or humiliating environment. Examples encompass threats, abusive comments, jokes, teasing, exclusion from social events, threats regarding job security, and unwelcome sexual advances or comments.