Labor/Employment,
Civil Rights
Jul. 30, 2025
California leads again: Extending protection to individuals experiencing intersectional discrimination
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On September 24, 2024, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 1137, making California the first state to explicitly protect individuals facing discrimination based on multiple protected traits. The law amends the Unruh Civil Rights Act, California Education Code and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEH").
This article provides a brief overview of the amendments to the FEHA (Government Code §§12920, 12926), relevant case law and practice guidance.
I. Introduction
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