Discrimination

Employers who make employment decisions based on an employee’s actual or perceived protected characteristic(s) may be liable for discrimination.  Common protected characteristics giving rise to discrimination claims are:

• Gender

• Sex, including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions

• Gender identity or gender expression

• Sexual orientation

• Age (40+)

• Disability (mental and physical) 

• Race

• Ancestry

• National origin 

• Religion

• Medical condition

• Marital status

• Reproductive health decisionmaking

• Military or veteran status

• Political activities or affiliations