Protected Categories
Laws often prohibit discrimination on the basis of
- Race or color
- Ethnicity or national origin
- Sex or gender
- Pregnancy
- Religion or creed
- Political affiliation
- Language abilities
- Citizenship
- Disability or medical condition
- Age
- Sexual orientation
- Gender identity
- Marital status
Read more about this topic: Employment Discrimination
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