Are all forms of discrimination prohibited under California Law?
No. Only the following forms of discrimination are prohibited: race, religion, disability, age, sex, national origin and marital status. If the discrimination does not fit into one of those categories it is not actionable. Thus, if an employer discriminates against and employee because, for instance, he does not like him, this does not constitute an actionable discrimination claim unless the employee can also prove that the action taken against him was based on one of the forms of discrimination listed above. Please note that cases of sexual harassment are considered discrimination cases, although special rules apply to these cases.
