Protected classes under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) include:

• Race
• Color
• Ancestry
• National origin
• Religion
• Creed
• Age (40 or older)
• Disability (mental and physical)
• Sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions)
• Sexual orientation
• Gender identity
• Gender expression
• Medical condition
• Genetic information
• Marital status
• Military or veteran status

FEHA makes it unlawful to discriminate against individuals based on these categories and protects those who oppose discrimination or assert their rights under FEHA from retaliation.