Discrimination - Other - Idaho

Summary of differences between federal and state regulations

The federally protected classes in employment discrimination include race, color, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, and genetic information.

The Idaho employment discrimination law identifies the following protected classes for purposes of unlawful employment discrimination:

• Race
• Color
• Religion
• Sex/Gender
• National origin
• Age (40 and older)
• Disability (physical or mental)
• Pregnancy (protected based on an Idaho Supreme Court decision)

The Idaho employment discrimination law applies to employers with 5 or more employees.

State

Related information

Protected classes ezExplanation

Contacts

Idaho Human Rights Commission

Regulations

Idaho Code § 67-5909 State Government and State Affairs; Commission on Human Rights; Acts Prohibited

Idaho Code § 67-5902 State Government and State Affairs; Commission on Human Rights; Definitions

Federal

Contact

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Regulations

See applicable discrimination topic.