The Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”) applies to public and private employers, labor organizations and employment agencies. Under FEHA, it is illegal for an employer to:
- Refuse to hire;
- Refuse to select the person for a training program leading to employment;
- Discharge or to terminate;
- Discriminate against the person in compensation or in terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of the job applicants or employee's sex or gender.
See California Government Code 12940(a).
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