What is Employment Discrimination? | U.S. Equal Employment ...
https://www.eeoc.gov/youth/what-employment-discriminationTo "discriminate" against someone means to treat that person differently, or less favorably, for some reason. Discrimination can occur while you are at school, at work, or in a public place, such as a mall or subway station. You can be discriminated against by school friends, teachers, coaches, co-workers, managers, or business owners.