Protected Categories: Understanding the 14 Categories Protected by Law

What are the 14 protected categories? Federal protected classes include: Race. Color. Religion or creed. National origin or ancestry. Sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Age. Physical or mental disability. Veteran status. Read more on content.next.westlaw.com There are several groups that are shielded from workplace discrimination by both federal and state law. … Read more