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
Disability
A “disability” is a diagnosable physical or mental condition which interferes with one of a person’s major life activities.Learn More
Race, Color or National Origin
Both state and federal laws prohibit discrimination based upon race, color or national origin in employment relationships.Learn More
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.Learn More
Sex
Sexual harassment takes many forms, such as touching, sexual comments or jokes, displays of pornographic materials, indecent exposure, assault or even rape.Learn More
Age (Over 40)
Workers and job candidates 40 and older, employed or seeking employment with a public or private employer, are protected.Learn More
Retaliation
Retaliation against an individual who has engaged in a protected activity is unlawful.Learn More
Disability
A “disability” is a diagnosable physical or mental condition which interferes with one of a person’s major life activities.Learn More
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.Learn More
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.Learn More
Sex
Sexual harassment takes many forms, such as touching, sexual comments or jokes, displays of pornographic materials, indecent exposure, assault or even rape.Learn More
Retaliation
Retaliation against an individual who has engaged in a protected activity is unlawful.Learn More
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.Learn More
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.Learn More
Sex
Sexual harassment takes many forms, such as touching, sexual comments or jokes, displays of pornographic materials, indecent exposure, assault or even rape.Learn More
Retaliation
Retaliation against an individual who has engaged in a protected activity is unlawful.Learn More
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 Commission