What are the protected classes in North Carolina?
In all 50 states, federal law makes it illegal to discriminate based on: • Race • Color • National origin • Religion • Sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions) • Disability • Age (40 and older) • Citizenship status • Genetic information In addition, North Carolina state law also prohibits discrimination based on: • Race • Color • National origin • Religion • Sex • Disability: physical or mental • Age • Genetic information • AIDS/HIV • Lawful use of lawful product when not at work • Military status or service • Sickle cell or hemoglobin C trait
