Discrimination & Harassment

California law prohibits workplace discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age (40 and over), pregnancy, military or veteran status, and others.

Examples

• Being passed over for promotion or paid less because of a protected characteristic
• Unwelcome comments, jokes, slurs or advances that make work hostile
• Refusal to provide a reasonable accommodation for a disability or religious practice

Write down what happened, when, and who was present. If you reported it, keep a copy of the report.