Idaho law

Overview

Idaho law prohibits discrimination in employment, education, real estate transactions and public accommodations.

Illegal discrimination may be based on: race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age (over 40), mental or physical disability.

Understanding prohibited practices

EMPLOYMENT

Disability

A “disability” is a diagnosable physical or mental condition which interferes with one of a person’s major life activities.

Race, color or national origin

Both state and federal laws prohibit discrimination based upon race, color or national origin in employment relationships.

Religion

Moral or ethical beliefs as to what is right and wrong that are sincerely held by the individual person with the strength of traditional religious views.

Sex

Sexual harassment takes many forms, such as touching, sexual comments or jokes, displays of pornographic materials, indecent exposure, assault or even rape.

Age (Over 40)

Workers and job candidates 40 and older, employed or seeking employment with a public or private employer, are protected.

Retaliation

Retaliation against an individual who has engaged in a protected activity is unlawful.

HOUSING AND PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION

Disability

A “disability” is a diagnosable physical or mental condition which interferes with one of a person’s major life activities.

Race, color or national origin

All people fall within the definition of race, color and national origin and all have equal protection under the law.

Religion

Moral or ethical beliefs as to what is right and wrong that are sincerely held by the individual person with the strength of traditional religious views.

Sex

Sexual harassment takes many forms, such as touching, sexual comments or jokes, displays of pornographic materials, indecent exposure, assault or even rape.

Retaliation

Retaliation against an individual who has engaged in a protected activity is unlawful.

EDUCATION

Race, color or national origin

All people fall within the definition of race, color and national origin and all have equal protection under the law.

Religion

Moral or ethical beliefs as to what is right and wrong that are sincerely held by the individual person with the strength of traditional religious views.

Sex

Sexual harassment takes many forms, such as touching, sexual comments or jokes, displays of pornographic materials, indecent exposure, assault or even rape.

Retaliation

Retaliation against an individual who has engaged in a protected activity is unlawful.

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I THINK DISCRIMINATION IS HAPPENING?

If you feel discrimination is happening, the first thing you should do is contact the Idaho Human Rights Commission.