A. Refers to practices or attitudes that have, whether by design or impact, the effect of limiting an individual’s or a group’s rights.

B. It is intolerant behavior towards individuals or groups.

C. The intolerant behavior may be direct (e.g., denying people access to jobs/promotions based on their color, nationality, dress, etc.) or systematic (e.g., denying someone a job because of culturally biased testing).

D. May come from an individual or through systems and attitudes within the city.

E. Is any policy or action taken related to recruiting, hiring, promotion, pay or training practices that result in an unfair disadvantage to either an individual or group of individuals who are considered part of a protected class. (Ord. 12-001 § 3, 2013)