GITNUXREPORT 2026

Workplace Discrimination Statistics

Workplace discrimination remains pervasive across race, gender, age, disability, and identity.

Rajesh Patel

Team Lead & Senior Researcher with over 15 years of experience in market research and data analytics.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Workers over 55 are 11.5% more likely to face age discrimination charges.

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64% of older workers report age-based discrimination.

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Age discrimination affects 15,000 EEOC charges annually.

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Workers 40+ are 2 times less likely to be hired post-layoff.

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33% of workers over 50 fear age bias in promotions.

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Older employees receive 18% fewer training opportunities.

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AARP survey: 78% of older workers see ageism at work.

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Men over 50 face 25% longer job searches.

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41% of HR pros admit to age bias in hiring.

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Age 55+ workers report 20% higher layoff rates.

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Age 60+ workers face 50% higher termination rates without cause.

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55% of older workers report negative age stereotypes.

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Hiring bias: Resumes with older names get 35% fewer calls.

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29% of employers admit preferring younger hires.

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Older women face compounded age-gender bias, 2x impact.

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43% of 50+ workers delay retirement due to discrimination fears.

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Millennials discriminate against Gen X in 22% of cases.

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Workers 65+ have 10% employment rate drop due to bias.

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67% of older workers hear ageist jokes weekly.

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Age bias lawsuits doubled since 2010.

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Gen Z perceives ageism against youth at 22%.

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36% of 45-54 demo fear job loss to youth.

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Retraining offered 50% less to over-50s.

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25% of people with disabilities are unemployed.

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EEOC disability charges: 24,324 in FY2022.

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56% of disabled workers report discrimination.

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Disabled applicants 26% less likely to get callbacks.

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70% of disabled workers hide their condition due to fear.

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Mental health disclosures lead to 30% promotion denials.

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Only 19% of companies have disability hiring goals.

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Disabled women face double discrimination, 2x unemployment.

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Chronic illness workers report 40% bias in accommodations.

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Disability employment rate: 21.3% vs 65.4% non-disabled.

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61% of disabled report inadequate accommodations.

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Autism spectrum workers face 85% unemployment.

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44% of employers avoid hiring disabled due to costs myth.

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Hearing impaired get 40% fewer interview invites.

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Cancer survivors face 25% wage penalty post-return.

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Remote work reduces disability bias by 15%.

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Visual impairment bias: 45% exclusion from teams.

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53% of disabled miss promotions due to bias.

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EEOC genetic info discrimination: 300+ cases yearly.

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39% of epilepsy workers disclose late.

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Wheelchair users face 35% inaccessible workplaces.

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PTSD veterans report 28% stigma.

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HIV discrimination affects 15% employment.

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51% of women report gender discrimination in the workplace.

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Women earn 84 cents for every dollar men earn in the US.

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42% of working women have experienced gender-based discrimination.

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EEOC received 22,995 sexual harassment charges in FY2022, 78% filed by women.

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Pregnant women face 40% higher rejection rates in hiring.

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Women in STEM fields are 50% less likely to be promoted to management.

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25% of women report unequal pay due to gender.

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Female leaders face 1.5 times more scrutiny than male counterparts.

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Single mothers have 30% higher unemployment rates due to bias.

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35% of women in male-dominated fields report harassment.

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45% of women of color report pay inequity.

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Mothers receive 4% less in performance reviews post-childbirth.

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50% of women in leadership faced sexual harassment.

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Gender bias in AI hiring tools disadvantages women by 11%.

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Women CEOs hold only 8.8% of Fortune 500 positions.

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27% of women report retaliation after harassment complaints.

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Female freelancers earn 20% less per gig.

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60% of Gen Z women witness gender bias daily.

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52% of women report maternity bias.

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Trans women face 60% higher harassment.

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18% gender pay gap in executive pay.

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Women 2.6x more likely to be asked about family in interviews.

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65% of female VPs are "Only" or "Lone" women.

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Hostile work environments for women up 13%.

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28% of young women experience online-to-work harassment.

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21% of LGBTQ+ workers hide their identity at work.

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46% of LGBTQ+ employees experienced discrimination.

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Transgender workers face 30% unemployment rate.

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EEOC sex discrimination includes 3,571 LGBTQ+ charges in 2022.

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Gay men earn 10% less than straight men.

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47% of bisexual workers report harassment.

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Religious discrimination charges: 2,000+ annually by EEOC.

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Muslim workers face 2.6x more bias post-COVID.

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17% of workers report religious attire discrimination.

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30% of LGBTQ+ quit jobs due to discrimination.

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Non-binary workers report 2x harassment rates.

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33% of lesbians face gender non-conformity bias.

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Religious exemptions in LGBTQ+ cases rose 20%.

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Atheist workers face 10% promotion disadvantage.

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26% of Jewish employees report antisemitism at work.

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Sikh turban bias affects 18% of adherents.

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40% of gay employees fear outing impacts career.

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Lesbian wage penalty: 9% lower pay.

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50% of trans workers avoid healthcare discussions.

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Hindu workers face 12% religious holiday bias.

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Buddhist meditation requests denied 20%.

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Pagan employees report 25% hostility.

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In 2022, the EEOC received 73,485 charges of workplace discrimination, with race discrimination accounting for 32.7% of charges.

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Black workers are 2.5 times more likely to be falsely accused of misconduct than white workers.

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35% of Black employees report experiencing discrimination at work compared to 12% of white employees.

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Hispanic workers face 1.8 times higher unemployment rates post-layoffs due to bias.

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Asian American women earn 87 cents for every dollar white men earn, controlling for education.

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42% of Native American workers report racial discrimination in promotions.

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In tech, 61% of Black employees report feeling excluded from networking.

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EEOC race retaliation charges rose 8% from 2021 to 2022.

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28% of Latino workers experienced pay discrimination based on ethnicity.

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Middle Eastern employees saw a 15% increase in bias complaints post-9/11.

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In 2023, 35% of Black women reported intersectional race-gender discrimination.

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Latinx employees experience 24% higher microaggression rates.

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29% of Asian workers faced COVID-related racial bias.

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Indigenous workers have 12% lower promotion rates.

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EEOC color discrimination: 3,000 charges in 2022.

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38% of multiracial employees report identity-based exclusion.

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Black managers are 24% more likely to have impostor syndrome due to bias.

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White Hispanic workers face intra-ethnic bias 15%.

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Pacific Islander underrepresentation: 0.5% exec roles.

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37% of Black tech workers plan to leave due to bias.

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EEOC national origin charges: 6,872 in 2022.

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31% of South Asian women report accent bias.

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40% fewer callbacks for "ethnic" names.

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While the modern workplace often champions diversity and inclusion, the staggering reality is that discrimination remains a pervasive and systemic force, as evidenced by the over 73,000 charges filed with the EEOC in 2022 alone, revealing deep inequities across race, gender, age, disability, and LGBTQ+ identity.

Key Takeaways

In 2022, the EEOC received 73,485 charges of workplace discrimination, with race discrimination accounting for 32.7% of charges.
Black workers are 2.5 times more likely to be falsely accused of misconduct than white workers.
35% of Black employees report experiencing discrimination at work compared to 12% of white employees.
51% of women report gender discrimination in the workplace.
Women earn 84 cents for every dollar men earn in the US.
42% of working women have experienced gender-based discrimination.
Workers over 55 are 11.5% more likely to face age discrimination charges.
64% of older workers report age-based discrimination.
Age discrimination affects 15,000 EEOC charges annually.
25% of people with disabilities are unemployed.
EEOC disability charges: 24,324 in FY2022.
56% of disabled workers report discrimination.
21% of LGBTQ+ workers hide their identity at work.
46% of LGBTQ+ employees experienced discrimination.
Transgender workers face 30% unemployment rate.

Workplace discrimination remains pervasive across race, gender, age, disability, and identity.

Age

Workers over 55 are 11.5% more likely to face age discrimination charges.
64% of older workers report age-based discrimination.
Age discrimination affects 15,000 EEOC charges annually.
Workers 40+ are 2 times less likely to be hired post-layoff.
33% of workers over 50 fear age bias in promotions.
Older employees receive 18% fewer training opportunities.
AARP survey: 78% of older workers see ageism at work.
Men over 50 face 25% longer job searches.
41% of HR pros admit to age bias in hiring.
Age 55+ workers report 20% higher layoff rates.
Age 60+ workers face 50% higher termination rates without cause.
55% of older workers report negative age stereotypes.
Hiring bias: Resumes with older names get 35% fewer calls.
29% of employers admit preferring younger hires.
Older women face compounded age-gender bias, 2x impact.
43% of 50+ workers delay retirement due to discrimination fears.
Millennials discriminate against Gen X in 22% of cases.
Workers 65+ have 10% employment rate drop due to bias.
67% of older workers hear ageist jokes weekly.
Age bias lawsuits doubled since 2010.
Gen Z perceives ageism against youth at 22%.
36% of 45-54 demo fear job loss to youth.
Retraining offered 50% less to over-50s.

Age Interpretation

It seems that as careers mature, a staggering number of workers find their experience treated not as an asset but as a liability, systematically filtered out of hiring, training, and promotion pipelines while enduring a daily barrage of stereotypes.

Disability

25% of people with disabilities are unemployed.
EEOC disability charges: 24,324 in FY2022.
56% of disabled workers report discrimination.
Disabled applicants 26% less likely to get callbacks.
70% of disabled workers hide their condition due to fear.
Mental health disclosures lead to 30% promotion denials.
Only 19% of companies have disability hiring goals.
Disabled women face double discrimination, 2x unemployment.
Chronic illness workers report 40% bias in accommodations.
Disability employment rate: 21.3% vs 65.4% non-disabled.
61% of disabled report inadequate accommodations.
Autism spectrum workers face 85% unemployment.
44% of employers avoid hiring disabled due to costs myth.
Hearing impaired get 40% fewer interview invites.
Cancer survivors face 25% wage penalty post-return.
Remote work reduces disability bias by 15%.
Visual impairment bias: 45% exclusion from teams.
53% of disabled miss promotions due to bias.
EEOC genetic info discrimination: 300+ cases yearly.
39% of epilepsy workers disclose late.
Wheelchair users face 35% inaccessible workplaces.
PTSD veterans report 28% stigma.
HIV discrimination affects 15% employment.

Disability Interpretation

We have built a workplace culture so profoundly anxious about difference that it actively excludes a quarter of the population, then wonders why it has to keep filling out government paperwork about it.

Gender

51% of women report gender discrimination in the workplace.
Women earn 84 cents for every dollar men earn in the US.
42% of working women have experienced gender-based discrimination.
EEOC received 22,995 sexual harassment charges in FY2022, 78% filed by women.
Pregnant women face 40% higher rejection rates in hiring.
Women in STEM fields are 50% less likely to be promoted to management.
25% of women report unequal pay due to gender.
Female leaders face 1.5 times more scrutiny than male counterparts.
Single mothers have 30% higher unemployment rates due to bias.
35% of women in male-dominated fields report harassment.
45% of women of color report pay inequity.
Mothers receive 4% less in performance reviews post-childbirth.
50% of women in leadership faced sexual harassment.
Gender bias in AI hiring tools disadvantages women by 11%.
Women CEOs hold only 8.8% of Fortune 500 positions.
27% of women report retaliation after harassment complaints.
Female freelancers earn 20% less per gig.
60% of Gen Z women witness gender bias daily.
52% of women report maternity bias.
Trans women face 60% higher harassment.
18% gender pay gap in executive pay.
Women 2.6x more likely to be asked about family in interviews.
65% of female VPs are "Only" or "Lone" women.
Hostile work environments for women up 13%.
28% of young women experience online-to-work harassment.

Gender Interpretation

The statistics read like a corporate horror story, proving that while women have indeed broken the glass ceiling, they're still getting the short end of the shards.

LGBTQ+/Other

21% of LGBTQ+ workers hide their identity at work.
46% of LGBTQ+ employees experienced discrimination.
Transgender workers face 30% unemployment rate.
EEOC sex discrimination includes 3,571 LGBTQ+ charges in 2022.
Gay men earn 10% less than straight men.
47% of bisexual workers report harassment.
Religious discrimination charges: 2,000+ annually by EEOC.
Muslim workers face 2.6x more bias post-COVID.
17% of workers report religious attire discrimination.
30% of LGBTQ+ quit jobs due to discrimination.
Non-binary workers report 2x harassment rates.
33% of lesbians face gender non-conformity bias.
Religious exemptions in LGBTQ+ cases rose 20%.
Atheist workers face 10% promotion disadvantage.
26% of Jewish employees report antisemitism at work.
Sikh turban bias affects 18% of adherents.
40% of gay employees fear outing impacts career.
Lesbian wage penalty: 9% lower pay.
50% of trans workers avoid healthcare discussions.
Hindu workers face 12% religious holiday bias.
Buddhist meditation requests denied 20%.
Pagan employees report 25% hostility.

LGBTQ+/Other Interpretation

The statistics paint a grim, expensive portrait of modern work life, where a shocking number of employees are forced to hide, harassed for who they are, or simply paid less for their authenticity, proving that for many, the daily commute is still a journey into a professional closet.

Race/Ethnicity

In 2022, the EEOC received 73,485 charges of workplace discrimination, with race discrimination accounting for 32.7% of charges.
Black workers are 2.5 times more likely to be falsely accused of misconduct than white workers.
35% of Black employees report experiencing discrimination at work compared to 12% of white employees.
Hispanic workers face 1.8 times higher unemployment rates post-layoffs due to bias.
Asian American women earn 87 cents for every dollar white men earn, controlling for education.
42% of Native American workers report racial discrimination in promotions.
In tech, 61% of Black employees report feeling excluded from networking.
EEOC race retaliation charges rose 8% from 2021 to 2022.
28% of Latino workers experienced pay discrimination based on ethnicity.
Middle Eastern employees saw a 15% increase in bias complaints post-9/11.
In 2023, 35% of Black women reported intersectional race-gender discrimination.
Latinx employees experience 24% higher microaggression rates.
29% of Asian workers faced COVID-related racial bias.
Indigenous workers have 12% lower promotion rates.
EEOC color discrimination: 3,000 charges in 2022.
38% of multiracial employees report identity-based exclusion.
Black managers are 24% more likely to have impostor syndrome due to bias.
White Hispanic workers face intra-ethnic bias 15%.
Pacific Islander underrepresentation: 0.5% exec roles.
37% of Black tech workers plan to leave due to bias.
EEOC national origin charges: 6,872 in 2022.
31% of South Asian women report accent bias.
40% fewer callbacks for "ethnic" names.

Race/Ethnicity Interpretation

The sheer volume and specificity of these numbers paint a frustratingly clear portrait of the modern workplace as a place where opportunity is not a uniform policy, but a biased algorithm that consistently produces different, unjust results for different people.