Most states and the federal government have laws that prohibit private persons, organizations or governments from discriminating against people because of certain protected characteristics. In employment, individuals are protected from discrimination by employers under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Americans with Disabilities in Employment Act, and other federal and state laws.
If you feel that you have been discriminated against in the workplace, you must prove the employer intended to treat you differently because of the characteristic. This may also be demonstrated if the employer has treated other persons with the same protect class or characteristic unfairly.
Protected Classes/Characteristics for Employment Discrimination
- Disability
- Military service or affiliation
- Age
- Religion
- Race or Color
- Sexual orientation (in some states and cities)
- National Origin
- Sex
- Pregnancy
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