Preventing Employment Discrimination & Sexual Harassment

Employers are legally obligated to take steps to prevent discrimination and harassment -- and to investigate and act quickly if a complaint is made. Learn more about common discrimination and harassment claims and what to do if your company has a problem.

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Discrimination & Harassment Basics for Employers

Federal Antidiscrimination Laws

Learn about the major federal laws that prohibit workplace discrimination.
Employment Discrimination Laws in Your State

Your state's discrimination law may protect more employees -- and apply to smaller employers -- than federal law.
How to Prevent Retaliation in the Workplace

When an employee complains about discrimination or harassment -- to you, to a government agency, or to someone within your business -- you must treat that employee with care. If you take any action that the employee might view as punishment or retaliation for the complaint, you might find yourself on the wrong end of a lawsuit.
Employment Discrimination in California

Employment discrimination against protected classes is illegal in California.

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Protected Characteristics & Types of Discrimination

Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Learn what sexual harassment is -- and how to prevent it.
Reasonable Accommodations for People With Disabilities: The ADA

Employers may not discriminate against applicants and employees with disabilities.

Handling Workplace Harassment & Discrimination

How to Handle Discrimination and Harassment Complaints

Reduce your legal risks by dealing with discrimination and harassment complaints quickly and carefully.

Questions on Preventing Employment Discrimination & Sexual Harassment

Do You Need a Lawyer for a Workplace Investigation of Sexual Harassment?

Employers must investigate claims of workplace sexual harassment.

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