Bias-Motivated Harassment
/ˈbaɪəs ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪtɪd ˌhærəsˈsmɛnt/
Definitions
- (n.) Hostile or discriminatory conduct directed at an individual because of actual or perceived membership in a protected class, such as race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.
The plaintiff alleged bias-motivated harassment by coworkers targeting her ethnicity.
Forms
- bias-motivated harassment
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Commentary
Typically considered under civil rights law and employment law, bias-motivated harassment often informs classification of hate crimes and hostile work environment claims.
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