Last Updated on: May 2025
Definitions
Discrimination: The act of singling out a person or group of people based on: [bullet points] age, race, color, national origin, gender, ancestry, citizenship, gender identity or expression, legally protected medical condition (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or other related medical condition), sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status or other protected status.
Harassment: Examples include unwelcome remarks, gestures, or physical contact; display of sexually explicit or offensive pictures or other materials; sexual or offensive jokes or comments (explicit or by innuendo); verbal abuse; threats or taunting.
Bullying: Typically, a form of repeated, unreasonable, persistent and aggressive behavior directed at an individual or individuals that is intended to cause (or should be known to cause) fear, intimidation, humiliation, and distress or harm to another person’s body, feelings, self-esteem or reputation.
