Against what groups may employers not discriminate?
Federal laws prohibit discrimination in employment for certain protected classes such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, active military service, veteran status, pregnancy, union membership status or citizenship status. Varying by jurisdiction, state or local laws may protect additional classes, such as sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, legal activity during off-duty hours, unrelated criminal or arrest history, unfavorable military discharge or marital status. Some government jobs may provide added protections and sometimes different standards apply to certain small employers.
