RACE AND COLOR DISCRIMINATION​​

 

It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate on the basis of race or skin color, including personal characteristics associated with a specific race such as hair texture or facial features. Discrimination may also occur due to association with a member of a particular race or color, such as association by marriage. Discrimination may include refusal to hire, unlawful termination, compensation, promotion, benefits, harassment or retaliation for voicing a complaint on behalf of yourself or someone else.

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NATIONAL ORIGIN DISCRIMINATION

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It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate on the basis of national original or ancestry, including a person’s actual or perceived place of birth or country of origin.  Discrimination may include refusal to hire, unlawful termination, compensation, promotion, benefits, harassment or retaliation for voicing a complaint. Discrimination may also include unjustified English proficiency requirements, or English-only rules and policies.

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DISIBILITY DISCRIMINATION

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It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate on the basis of disability, whether actual or perceived, including the disability of a family member. Employers are also required to make reasonable accommodations. Discrimination may include refusal to make reasonable accommodations, hire, train or unlawful termination, compensation, promotion, benefits, harassment, or retaliation for voicing a complaint.

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SEX DISCRIMINATION

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It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, perceived sexual orientation and transgender status.  It is also unlawful to discriminate based upon pregnancy or failure to conform to gender stereotypes. Discrimination may include refusal to hire or train, unlawful termination, compensation, promotion, benefits, harassment, or retaliation for voicing a complaint. The law forbids sexual harassment by supervisors, co-workers and in some circumstances, even clients and customers. Sexual harassment can include creating a hostile work environment or quid pro quo favors, such as demanding sexual favors in exchange for hiring, promotion, increased compensation or to avoid termination.

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RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION

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It is unlawful for an employer discriminate on the basis of religious beliefs or affiliations. Discrimination may include refusal to hire or train, unlawful termination, compensation, promotion, benefits, harassment, or retaliation for voicing a complaint. An employer must also make reasonable accommodations for religious beliefs, observances or practices.

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MILITARY RESERVE DISCRIMINATION

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It is unlawful for an employer discriminate on the basis of past, current or future military service, including refusing to hire or re-hire due to military training or deployment. Discrimination includes refusing to hire, refusing to re-hire, failure to promote, harassment, termination or retaliation for voicing a complaint.   

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RETALIATION

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It is unlawful for an employer to retaliate or take adverse action because a person has opposed discriminatory employment conduct. Discrimination includes refusing to hire, failure to promote, harassment, or requiring dismissal of a complaint to maintain employment. It is unlawful for an employer to retaliate against an employee who files a complaint, or who cooperates with the investigation of a complaint.