This category covers targeted mistreatment based on legally protected characteristics:

• Race & Skin Color — racial slurs, stereotyping, or racially offensive displays
• Gender, Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation — misgendering, homophobic remarks, or harassment based on non-conformity to gender norms
• Religion — ridiculing religious practices, symbols, attire, or dietary restrictions
• Age (40+) — derogatory age-related jokes, stereotyping older workers, or pressuring them to retire
• Disability — mimicking impairments, insulting accommodations, or derogatory remarks about physical or mental health conditions
• National Origin & Ethnicity — mocking accents or making derogatory comments