What are the Protected Categories Under the Fair Employment and Housing Act, also known as the FEHA ?


 

Protected categories include, but are not necessarily limited to, sex, gender, race, ancestry, national origin, color, sexual orientation, religion, disability (including HIV/AIDS diagnosis), marital status, age (40 and over), medical condition, refusal of family care leave

 

The protected category may also include when an employee refuses to engage in illegal activity, refuses to cover up illegal activity, an employer has previously refused  leave for an employee’s serious, health condition, pregnancy disability leave, or when an employer retaliates based upon an employee's truthfully complaining or testifying regarding wrongdoing by the employer.

 

Federal and other state law may provide additional protections which are not discussed here and personal consultation with an experienced attorney should be made before making any decisions with respect to any particular case.

 


Attorneys handling claims of sexual harassment, discrimination and wrongful termination under California law. 

Serving virtually all of California, including Los Angeles, Pasadena, San Francisco, and San Diego areas.


Law Offices of Jason L. Oliver

128 N. Fair Oaks Avenue, Suite 107

Pasadena, California 91103

(626) 797-2777


If you need an attorney or simply want to consult with a lawyer regarding an employment related case of sexual harassment, discrimination, or wrongful termination, please call

Jason Oliver at (626) 797-2777 for a free legal consultation.


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Last Updated: January 2007

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