A stereotype is a generalization that defines a group of people based only on what one member of the group says or does. It's a prejudgment based on stereotypes we create with inaccurate information. Sex discrimination includes discrimination based on pregnancy and pregnancy-related illness, as well as sexual harassment. Age means discrimination against people between ages 18 and 64. Marital status means being married, engaged, single, separated, divorced, widowed or living common-law.
Disability includes mental and physical disability.
Physical disability is any degree of physical disability, deformity, malformation or disfigurement caused by bodily injury, birth defect or illness. Mental disability means a condition of mental retardation, a learning disability or a mental disorder. Family status means being in a parent-child relationship. Receipt of public assistance means receiving assistance or benefits as defined in The Saskatchewan Assistance Act or The Saskatchewan Income Plan Act. When sex, age, or a certain mental or physical ability is essential to the job, employers may choose candidates based on one of these characteristics without violating the Code.