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= (1)2.1 Forms of Discrimination =

== Protected Characteristics ==
=== (1)2.1.1 Race, Ethnicity, or National Origin ===
It shall be unlawful to discriminate against any person based upon their race, ethnicity or national origin.

=== (1)2.1.2 Color ===
It shall be unlawful to discriminate against any person based upon their skin, hair, or hair color.

=== (1)2.1.3 Religion or Belief ===
It shall be unlawful to discriminate against any person based upon their religion or belief system.

=== (1)2.1.4 Sex or Gender ===
It shall be unlawful to discriminate against any person based upon their sex or gender.

=== (1)2.1.5 Sexual Orientation ===
It shall be unlawful to discriminate against any person based upon their sexual orientation.

=== (1)2.1.6 Age ===
It shall be unlawful to discriminate against any person based upon their age.

=== (1)2.1.7 Disability or Health Condition ===
It shall be unlawful to discriminate against any person based upon a disability or health condition.

=== (1)2.1.8 Pregnancy ===
It shall be unlawful to discriminate against any person based upon their pregnancy status.

=== (1)2.1.9 Parental Status ===
It shall be unlawful to discriminate against any person based upon their status as a parent or non-parent.

== Socioeconomic Characteristics ==
=== (1)2.1.10 Occupation, Employment Status, or Employer ===
It shall be unlawful to discriminate against any person based upon their employment status, occupation, position, or employer.

=== (1)2.1.11 Education Status or Background ===
It shall be unlawful to discriminate against any person based upon their education status or educational background.

=== (1)2.1.12 Place of Residence ===
It shall be unlawful to discriminate against any person based upon their location of residence.

== Political, Legal, or Social Status ==
=== (1)2.1.13 Political Affiliation or Opinion ===
It shall be unlawful to discriminate against any person based upon their political affiliation ideology, or opinions.

=== (1)2.1.14 Citizenship or Immigration Status ===
It shall be unlawful to discriminate against any person based upon their citizenship or immigration status.

=== (1)2.1.15 Criminal Record or Legal Status ===
It shall be unlawful to discriminate against any person based upon their criminal record or legal status.

=== (1)2.1.16 Appearance or Physical Traits ===
It shall be unlawful to discriminate against any person based upon their appearance or physical traits.

=== (1)2.1.17 Familial Status ===
It shall be unlawful to discriminate against any person based upon their familial status, such as single, divorced, widowed, or caretaking roles.