Federal contractors may not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Federal contractors are prohibited from discriminating against both applicants and employees by the same laws that apply to employers that aren’t federal contractors.

In addition to other discrimination laws that apply to a more general employer population, federal contractors may not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Federal contractors also may not take action against employees or applicants because they asked about or discussed their pay or the pay of their coworkers. Complaints about discrimination against federal contractors based on these specific categories would be filed with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).