Arizona
Overview
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Harassment and discrimination based on a protected characteristic are prohibited under both federal and state law. The federal government and most state governments have agencies that help employers and employees understand these legal requirements and ensure compliance with the laws.
Protected Characteristics
Harassment or discrimination based on any characteristic set forth below is prohibited under state law in Arizona.
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age (40 and over)
color
physical or mental disability
genetic test results
national origin
religion/creed
sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions)
race
- National Guard membership
- cardholder status or registration as a qualifying patient under the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act
Applicable Laws
Arizona
The primary state law prohibiting employment discrimination, including harassment, is the Arizona Civil Rights Act.
Filing a Claim in Arizona
An employment discrimination or harassment claim may be filed with Civil Rights Division of the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, and/or the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, depending on the employer’s size and the protected characteristic on which the claim is based. More information on federal law prohibiting employment discrimination and harassment is available on the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity page.
Retaliation Prohibited
Employer retaliation against an employee who files a discrimination or harassment complaint or is involved in the complaint process is unlawful.
The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only.
It does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice.