Discrimination

You have the right to be treated fairly and with dignity at work. It is illegal for an employer to treat you differently or unfairly because of who you are. Federal and state laws protect workers from discrimination based on:

• Age (if you are 40 or older)
• Gender or sex
• Race
• National origin or ethnicity
• Skin color
• Religion
• Disability
• Genetic information, including family medical history

These protections apply to hiring, pay, job assignments, training, promotions, and firing. They also apply to how you are treated on the job. Your employer cannot treat you unfairly because you are a woman, because you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are nursing. This includes denying breaks, making offensive comments, or limiting your job opportunities. You also have the right to speak up about discrimination without being punished or fired.