Federal Employment Discrimination Laws Explained

Federal employment discrimination laws protect workers from discrimination based on: race, color, national origin (Title VII), sex, pregnancy (Title VII, Pregnancy Discrimination Act), age 40+ (ADEA), disability (ADA), religion (Title VII), and genetic information (GINA).

Title VII applies to employers with 15+ employees.

The ADEA applies to employers with 20+ employees. State laws often provide broader protections and cover smaller employers. Many states also protect against discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and marital status..