Discrimination

Definition

In legal contexts, unlawful differential treatment of individuals based on protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. Discrimination may be intentional (disparate treatment) or the result of a facially neutral policy with a discriminatory effect (disparate impact).

Examples

• •Jules's potential claims against Andre Balazs Properties may allege that he was treated unfairly because of a protected characteristic

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