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There was a time when employees were treated like dirt and barely paid, but times have changed, well, at least a little. Thanks to the changes brought about by hard work from unions, attorneys and other organizations, we now have extensive protections as employees in California.<\/p>\n
Recent additions to the California Fair Employment and Housing Act code 12926 amended with AB 1964 adds even greater protection for religious freedoms as expressed through grooming and dress. The existing statutes offer protection from discrimination in employment and housing under the following guidelines:<\/p>\n
-Your marital status
\n-Your age
\n-Your national origin or ethnicity
\n-Your physical or mental condition, or any disability thereof
\n-Your genetic information, such as predisposition for hereditary illness
\n-Your sexual orientation, gender identification and gender expression<\/p>\n
The addition of AB 1964 now gives protection based on \u201cReligious Creed\u201d so that you have protection based on your religious beliefs and\/or heritage with regards to dress and personal grooming.<\/p>\n