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California Employment Law Glossary

National Origin Discrimination
Workplace Discrimination

 

Definition


 

California law prohibits discrimination against employees based on their national origin, ancestry, perceived immigration status, or association with persons of a particular national origin. This protection is critically important for California's large and diverse immigrant workforce. Employers who discriminate based on accent, language, perceived country of origin, or immigration status may be subject to FEHA liability.


Frequently Asked Questions

No. Adverse treatment based on your accent, national origin, or where you were born violates FEHA, regardless of your immigration status.

Yes. California's employment protections, including FEHA and wage and hour laws, generally apply regardless of immigration status.

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