WHAT GROUPS OR CLASSES OF PEOPLE RECEIVE PROTECTION UNDER THE EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION LAWS?

Many different classes of people are protected by Employment Discrimination Laws. Laws prohibit discrimination based on age, on the race, ethnicity, gender. Also Whistleblower status, Workers’ Compensation Claim status, status brought under the Family Medical Leave Act, where a person has brought a claim or attempted to assert their rights and they’re supposed to be free from discrimination. All these laws can protect an employee and give rise to claims against employers if the rights are violated.