What counts as a protected characteristic under California law?
California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) covers race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and military or veteran status, among other categories — a notably broader list than many federal discrimination laws.
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