Discrimination
To discriminate against an individual is to treat someone differently, usually in a negative way, due to a given characteristic. Federal law prohibits discrimination by employers and many other entities on the basis of skin color, race, gender, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, medical background, religion and even genetic information. Some states have passed laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, weight and other attributes. This section covers the various types of discrimination banned by federal law; the agencies that enforce each law and how to file a claim; in-depth information about specific scenarios involving discrimination; and more.
