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.