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Workplace Discrimination SUMAIYYAH ROSHIDI2015405632AA700 1BFDefinition of DiscriminationDiscrimination occurs when one person or a group of people are treated differently because of a particular trait or characteristics (Merriam Webster Dictionary)

4 Types of DiscriminationDIRECT DISCRIMINATIONEmployer treats the employee less favourably than he treats or would treat others because they possess a protected characteristic.Unfair assumptions about what people with certain personal characteristic can and cannot do

INDIRECT DISCRIMINATIONOccurs where an employers policies or work practices are the same for everyone but place a particular employee or group of employees at a disadvantage

HARASSMENTWhen an employee is exposed to offensive or intimidating behavior

VICTIMISATIONWhen you are treated unfairly or put at a disadvantage because you have tried or taken action against discriminationYoure treated unfairly because youve supported someone else taking action.(for example: you act as a witness in someone elses discrimination case.

Protected CharacteristicsRacismPoor treatment of or violence against people because of their race @ the belief that some races of people are better than others

Issue on racismMalay graduates have been discriminated against by firms owned by the local Chinese and foreigners

Utusan Malaysia said the research showed that the race factor was more important than education qualification in the hiring process, pointing to the higher callback rate for Chinese versus Malay graduates. Out of over 3,000 resumes that were sent to the companies involved, the Malays only have a 4.2 per cent chance of being called to attend an interview. The Chinese have a 22.1 per cent chance even though they have the same qualification and graduated from the same universities as the Malays, Utusan Malaysia quoted the research paper as saying, adding that the study involved firms from the accounting, finance and engineering industry.

(Source : Utusan Malaysia , June 5, 2013)Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin has highlighted a job advertisement, which states that the firm prefers a non-bumiputera for the post of production engineer. He initially uploaded what is believed to be a doctored version of the original advertisement on hisTwitteraccount, where it was stated: "Strictly non-bumiputera would be selected and we encourage them to apply."Leader Cable Industry Bhd managing director Azhar Ariffin has apologised for the job advertisement that irked Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin.

(Source : MalaysiaKini , 6 Jun, 2014)

Gender discriminationUnfair treatment of a person based on his or her gender

Causes of Gender discriminationCertain occupations are a mans job or a womans job.Physical factor(women are physically weaker than men, easily abused &discriminated against men)Stereotype Feminine & Masculine characteristicsPregnancy issue

Educational attainments, the number of children below 10 years old, and marital status are all factors affecting a womans entry into the workforce. Equally, the number of hours worked and years of experience in the target position are significant determinants of monthly wage levels. However our research makes it clear, persistent wage gaps are still predominantly determined by gender discrimination. -13Issue on Gender DiscriminationWhen her appointment as a temporary teacher (Guru Sandaran Tidak Terlatih) was revoked because she was pregnant, Noorfadilla Ahmad Saikin took the Government to court. This was not something most people would do, but Noorfadilla felt strongly that she had been unfairly treated and discriminated against. It took two years before the case went to court. But in 2011, High Court judge Datuk Zaleha Yusuf ruled in favour of Noorfadilla, ordering the Government to pay the 33-year-old RM300,000 in damages for breach of her constitutional right to gender equality, RM12,907.68 for loss of earnings, RM2,296.10 for loss of EPF (Employees Provident Fund), RM912.71 for loss of EPF dividends, as well as RM25,000 for pain and suffering, and RM5,000 in costs.

(Source : The Star, 2 January, 2015)Age DiscriminationWhen a person is treated less favorably than another person in a similar situation because of their age.Stereotypes and assumptions about young people and mature workers can have a big influence on decisions in the workplace.

Why does this happen?Not providing training opportunities for young or mature workers because its not worth itNot employing mature workers its assumed that they will soon retireRigid & stuck in their waysMedical issues impact attendance productivityAfraid of new technologiesToo experienced older people ( demand higher salary)Physically slow moving, low energy, and unable to sustain long hours if required.Years of highly developed opinions; unwillingness to hear new ideas.Religious DiscriminationValuing or treating a person or group differently because of what they do or do not believe.

Direct- refusing to allow you into a restaurant because youre MuslimIndirect- refusing to allow you into a restaurant if youre wearing a hijab or turban

17Religion discrimination may include:Advertising for job applicants of one religion only Requiring you to dress in a certain way (example: all women need to wear a short skirt)Making you work at times that you cannot work because of your religionIssues on Religion DiscriminationA Facebook user, who only wanted to be known as Aleen, said that it was not only in the retail industry does such discrimination exists.I studied a media-related course and have been looking for a job related to what I studied for.Unfortunately, I was rejected by many companies because I wear a hijab, which they said will not look good when you have to dress in corporate clothing, she said, adding that she was even told by some companies that she might get a job if she was willing to get rid of the hijab.

(Sources : The Star , 18 September , 2013)

(Resource : Sinar Harian , 7 January, 2014)

Disability DiscriminationDefinition : Treating individuals differently in employment because of their disability, perceived disability, or association with an individual with a disability.Negative pre-conceptions and misperceptions were formed about PWDs claiming that they were lazy, dependent on others and a burden to society

When Ann Khoo worked at her previous company, her former boss said he hired her out of pity due to a handicap. Her boss even told her that shehad to work thrice as hard for people to believe in her. Also, while others were invited to attend functions, I was warned not to attend it because they did not want guests to shy away.

(Sources : Techniasia , 28 July, 2014)

Whenever that he cannot do, he will pass it over to me. When deadline is over and the job is not completed, I will get scolded for not doing the job well. Initially, I do not know how to go about doing job at all, but I am learning slowly. ( Malay male, respondent with hard of hearing)My salary is a problem because what I receive is not the same as what normal employees receive even though we do the same work. (Malay male, respondent with hearing loss)Source : (Khoo. Workplace discrimination against Malaysians with disablities.pp1-16)Effects of workplace discriminationHigh TurnoverLow MoraleEmployee ConflictDecreased Employee ProductivityFinancialLegal trouble

How to prevent?Treating all employees the sameManagement TrainingCompany policiesWhen hiring, stick to job requirementsEncourage workers to tell manager about discrimination

Q & A

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