5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  The course at the 2025 American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting covered harassment and discrimination laws relevant to ophthalmology practices.

• 2

  Protected classes under discrimination laws include race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, and genetic information.

• 3

  Discrimination laws protect employees and job applicants from adverse actions based on their status in a protected class.

• 4

  Employers must maintain documentation of incidents and complaints to manage vicarious liability effectively.

• 5

  Implementing workplace policies and annual training is essential for compliance with discrimination laws and fostering a respectful environment.