Although workplace discrimination is illegal and laws against it are enforced by several agencies, including the U.S.

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Although workplace discrimination is illegal and laws against it are enforced by several agencies, including the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, it still occurs. Workplace discrimination can be defined as an employer treating a job applicant or employee unfairly or less favorably because of some aspect of their identity, such as the following:

Race
Color
Religion
Sex
Sexual orientation
Gender identity
National origin
Disability

Workplace discrimination takes many different forms, including the following:

Unfair discipline
Wrongful termination
Use of policies that have a negative impact on a specific person or group

Review this article from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Web site to learn more about different kinds of workplace discrimination.

Consider the following scenario: Dez has been employed with Global Media as an advertising executive for the past 35 years. He has consistently received above average performance reviews. He has also served in a variety of managerial roles. Global Media recently decided to expand its social media marketing department. Dez is determined to join this new and exciting company venture. Dez applies for the position and is given an interview. However, he learns 1 week later that he did not get the job. It was given to a younger applicant without any advertising experience. Dez went to the hiring manager and asked why he was not more seriously considered. The hiring manager told Dez that he was concerned about his technological skills. He mentions that he finds older workers difficult to train in this area because they have established habits that are hard to break.