Who is currently protected under Gainesville’s Human Rights Ordinance?
The Human Rights Ordinance prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, and credit extension practices based on an individual’s sexual orientation, race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability or gender identity. Who does the Florida Civil Rights Act protect? The Florida Civil Rights Act (Florida Statute §§ 760.01-760.11, 509.092) prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, and education based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, handicap, marital and familial status. Are there other places that have nondiscrimination protections for sexual orientation and gender identity? Yes, there are 8 cities and counties in Florida, 108 cities and counties nationwide, and 13 states and the District of Columbia that have nondiscrimination laws that are similar to Gainesville’s human rights ordinance. What other classes would Gainesville want to protect? Why? Three examples of classes
