... because of race, sex, colour, religion, national origin, age, physical/mental handicap, sexual harassment, sexual orientation or reprisal for opposition to discriminatory practices or participation in the Equal Employment Opportunity process, (www.niehs.nih.gov/oeeo/disc-def.htm) Discrimination is not just one issue however as there are different types of discrimination that are defined. Direct discrimination Direct discrimination relates to straightforward cases of discrimination where a member of staff is obviously being treated less favourably because of their sex or race. For example if an internal promotional position is available within a company. If a less experienced and less qualified man receives the position over a highly qualified and experienced woman then it is possible that this could be classed as direct discrimination. Indirect discrimination Indirect discrimination is more complicated and occurs when a particular condition or requirement is imposed that does not refer to race, gender or disability but works to the disadvantage of that particular group, where those ...

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