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Define: Unfair discrimination

The meaning of “Unfair discrimination” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is 'unfair discrimination' defined in a legal contract?

  • Unfair discrimination means any decision to issue, extend, or another action which is not justified in respect to individuals or groups. Seen in 7 SEC filings.
  • Unfair discrimination means the refusal to accept applications or to provide a service, or limiting the amount of service or charging a higher rate for the same service merely because of personal characteristics of an individual, except where these limitations or rate differences are based on sound actuarial principles or reasonably anticipated loss experience. Seen in 2 SEC filings.
  • Unfair discrimination means treating an individual less favourably than others in similar situations on the basis of their disability, ethnicity, religious belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or age. Seen in 1 SEC filing.
  • Unfair discrimination means any conduct which discriminates unjustifiably between individuals or groups of individuals on certain grounds. Seen in 1 SEC filing.

Definitions involving specific location information or organisational information have been omitted.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Unfair discrimination means any unjustified act that favours certain individuals or groups based on personal characteristics.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Inclusion of a non-discrimination clause in a contract.
  • Negotiating an agreement involving potential issues of unequal treatment.
  • Updating company policies to ensure fairness and equal opportunity.

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Unfair discrimination means unequal treatment based on personal traits, except where justified by relevant business factors.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Updating company policies regarding discrimination
  • Establishing a new partnership or business relationship
  • Conducting business in a new jurisdiction with different discrimination laws
  • Reviewing a contract for potential unequal treatment issues

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Unfair discrimination means any unjustified act that favours certain individuals or groups based on personal characteristics.