Formal Definition: Discrimination is the unfavorable treatment of a person or class of people in comparison to others who are not members of the legally protected class.

Informal Definition: Discrimination is when a person is treated differently because of the legally protected group they belong to, rather than their actions or abilities.

Our videos walk you through your responsibility and what you need to prove as the person claiming discrimination or the person denying the claim of discrimination (also known as the burden of proof).

EEO Discrimination Claims: Top Things to Know

Learn how the federal EEO system processes workplace discrimination complaints.