Discrimination

It is illegal to discriminate against employees in the workforce because of a person’s age, gender, or disability. The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) applies to public and private employers, labor organizations and employment agencies who employ 5 or more employees. FEHA protects workers aged 40 or older from discrimination in the workplace or in hiring practices. A disability can include a recent diagnosis, for example, cancer, the treatment of which will require a leave of absence from work.