What is discrimination?

Discrimination, or unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice, can occur in a variety of ways. You might be the victim of discrimination in employment or housing (for example) because of your...

• Age
• Ancestry
• Arrest and conviction record
• Color
• Disability
  • Physical
  • Mental
• Family status
• Gender
• Health Insurance
• Income level
• Lawful source of income
• Marital status
• Military status
• National origin
• Physical appearance
• Race
• Religion
• Sexual Orientation
• Student status

If you feel you've been a victim of discrimination on the basis of the factors listed above, you may contact the agencies listed on our Discriminination Help page.