What are the protected classes under the state and federal discrimination laws?
HRCalifornia
The California Civil Rights Department enforces laws protecting applicants, employees and unpaid interns from illegal discrimination and harassment in employment based the following protected characteristics:
- Age, for people 40 and older;
- Color;
- Genetic information/characteristics;
- Marital status;
- Medical condition (including cancer or record or history of cancer) or AIDS/HIV status;
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