Discrimination and Harassment

Anti-discrimination laws
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces anti-discrimination laws laws covering race, age, gender, disabilities among others.
For more information about these laws and for links to additional resources, log on to the EEOC Job Discrimination Questions and Answers page.

Employment and housing laws
For what reasons may an employee take leave under the California Family Rights Act (CFRA)? How long may a woman be off work for pregnancy? Can an employer fire a person who is out sick?
Find the anwers to these questions and more on the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing Questions and Answers page.

Sexual harassment
Sexual harassment is a criminal offense. If you believe that you are being sexually harassed, it is important to act promptly to both protect yourself from further harassment and to protect your rights under the law.