Protected classes — also sometimes called protected characteristics — come from anti-discrimination law. We talk about them with respect to employment laws, but they also come into play in housing and education. The classes and characteristics protected by federal law include race, color, age (over 40), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, national […]
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How to Make Good Use of Your Employee Handbook
An employee handbook is only as good as what it does. At the minimum, it should do the following: