Employment is the most basic livelihood, whilst elimination of employment discrimination is the key to achieving quality development of the national economy. This study, by reviewing the literature related to employment discrimination and taking into account its main types and manifestations in the current labor market, analyzes the causes of employment discrimination and its negative effects on the employment market, and fi nds that with the development of society, the types of employment discrimination are becoming diversifi ed such as discrimination in household registration, gender, age, and health, etc., leading to hazards of the fragmentation of China's labor market, poor fl ow of human resources, and a strong sense of inequity among workers. The study suggests that China should improve relevant employment regulations, safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of employees, create a fair and rule-based labor market environment, and promote the realization of high-quality and full employment. Key words: employment discrimination; employment equity; high-quality and full employment; labor market; human resource