discrimination law
[/ˌdɪskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən lɔː/]
nounpl: discrimination laws
lei antidiscriminatória
1. Body of legal provisions that prohibit unfair or prejudicial treatment of individuals based on protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation
Discrimination law in the United States protects employees from unfair hiring practices based on their race or gender.
A lei antidiscriminatória nos Estados Unidos protege os trabalhadores de práticas injustas de contratação baseadas em sua raça ou gênero.
2. Legislative and regulatory framework designed to ensure equal treatment and prevent prejudicial action in employment, housing, education, and public accommodations
The company was sued under discrimination law for denying promotion based on age.
A empresa foi processada sob a lei antidiscriminatória por negar promoção baseada na idade.
Discrimination law is a significant area of legal practice in both the United States and Brazil. In the US, key legislation includes Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. In Brazil, anti-discrimination laws address issues of racial inequality, gender discrimination, and sexual orientation, with specific laws like Lei nº 7.716/1989 criminalizing racial discrimination and Lei nº 12.015/2009 addressing sexual discrimination. Both countries have established enforcement agencies (EEOC in the US, and various entities in Brazil) to investigate complaints and promote workplace equality.
Related Idioms & Phrases
protected under discrimination law
violation of discrimination law
discrimination law compliance
bring a discrimination law suit
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