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1 " A protected group or protected class is a group of people qualified for special protection by a law, policy, or similar authority. In the United States, the term is frequently used in connection with employees and employment.U.S. federal law protects individuals from discrimination or harassment based on the following nine protected classes: sex, race, age, disability, color, creed, national origin, religion, or genetic information (added in 2008). Many state laws also give certain protected groups special protection against harassment and discrimination, as do many employer policies. Although it is not required by federal law, state law and employer policies may also protect employees from harassment or discrimination based on marital status or sexual orientation. The following characteristics are "protected" by United States federal anti-discrimination law:Race – Civil Rights Act of 1964Religion – Civil Rights Act of 1964National origin – Civil Rights Act of 1964Age (40 and over) – Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967Sex – Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Civil Rights Act of 1964Sexual orientation and gender identity as of Bostock v. Clayton County – Civil Rights Act of 1964Pregnancy – Pregnancy Discrimination ActFamilial status – Civil Rights Act of 1968 Title VIII: Prohibits discrimination for having or not having childrenDisability status – Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990Veteran status – Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights ActGenetic information – Genetic Information Nondiscrimination ActIndividual states can and do create other classes for protection under state law. "
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