State Laws Prohibiting Discrimination

Several California laws prohibit discrimination based on certain characteristics, such as gender, race, religion, ethnicity, age, or physical disability. ​​​

  • California Constitution

    California ConstitutionThe California Constitution, Article I, section 31, provides that California state government shall not discriminate  More »

  • California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)

    California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)The FEHA1 prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of race or color, religious creed, national origin or ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age and sexual orientation.  More »

  • California Unfair Competition Law (UCL)

    California Unfair Competition Law (UCL)A California appeals court significantly raised the extent of potential employer liability with a ruling that the state’s Unfair Competition Law (UCL)1 provides a basis for remedying claims of discrimination in violation of the FEHA.  More »

  • White Paper: Employment Discrimination in California
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