General
Discrimination (Title VII)
Unfair treatment or denial of opportunity based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in employment.
Definition
Under Title VII, discrimination refers to any adverse employment action, practice, or policy that treats an individual or group unfavorably because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), or national origin. This encompasses both intentional disparate treatment and unintentional disparate impact.