What Is ‘Associational Discrimination’ And How Do These Claims Help Protect Employees?
What Is ‘Associational Discrimination’ And How Do These Claims Help Protect Employees?
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Most people know that the law protects them from being discriminated against by their employer on the basis of race, gender, disability, and a variety of other protected characteristics. Some employees, however, may not be aware that anti-discrimination laws do not stop there. Under a doctrine known as associational discrimination, employers may also be prohibited…