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In an ideal job market, hiring decisions should be based on a candidate’s skills and qualifications rather than personal characteristics. Knowing your rights can help prevent workplace discrimination, ensuring fairness and equality across aspects like race, gender, age, disability, or genetic information. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces laws designed to protect against discrimination. Additionally, the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) offers specific protections for immigrants, shielding them from bias related to nationality, especially during the hiring process and when verifying employment eligibility. Policies like Ban-the-Box and Fair Chance Hiring are vital in reducing discrimination against those with criminal…