What is caste and caste discrimination? “Caste” or a “caste system” is a social hierarchy passed down through families and can dictate an individual’s permissible professions as well as aspects of ...

Harassment is unwelcome conduct that is based on a protected characteristic, which includes race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, height, weight, ...

Northwestern is strongly committed to promoting a culture of respect and community that is free from discrimination and furthers engagement and the free flow of ideas. As part of that commitment, all ...

Tennessee has passed new laws to dismantle DEI departments in state government and public colleges and prohibit hiring based ...

There is a growing consensus around extending the Equality Act (2010) to outlaw class discrimination – as well as race, gender and other forms of discrimination already covered by the Act. But might ...

What is a "protected class"? originally appeared on Quora: the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better understand the world. Answer by Roxanne Petraeus, ...

The "overqualified" rejection is a fear-based loophole often masking age discrimination, disproportionately impacting senior ...

In its report on menopause in the workplace, the UK House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee recommended that menopause be considered a protected characteristic under Section 14 of the Equality ...

Gifts and grants to the University cannot be designated for a purpose that requires or causes the University to treat applicants, students, employees, interns, trainees, visitors, volunteers or other ...

Content attacking concepts, institutions, ideas, practices, or beliefs associated with protected characteristics, which are likely to contribute to imminent physical harm, intimidation or ...

While both the rejected Compact and the Justice Department agreement faced resistance from the University community and have several similarities, the agreement provides firmer protection for academic ...