It is illegal for an employer, employment agency or labor organization to treat an employee differently because of that person's race or color. If your employer has taken an adverse employment action against you because of your race or color, your employer has violated the law. If your employer has 8 or more employees you are protected by state law. If your employer has 15 or more employees, you are protected by both state and federal laws.
It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of that individual's race or color, race-linked characteristics or because of marriage or association with someone of a particular race or color. This prohibition applies to hiring, termination, promotion, compensation, job training, or any other term, condition, or privilege of employment.
Both intentional discrimination and neutral job policies that disproportionately affect individuals on the basis of race or color and that are not job related are equally prohibited.
In addition, the law prohibits harassment based upon your race or color, as well as retaliation for complaining about illegal conduct or supporting another employee who has complained about illegal conduct.
