National Origin Discrimination

Under federal Title VII and the state Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), an employer cannot discriminate against employees or applicants based on national origin or ancestry.

The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued enforcement guidance on national origin discrimination. Although the guidance isn’t binding on courts, it demonstrates how the EEOC will investigate and evaluate national origin discrimination claims.

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Definition of “National Origin”