, there has to be
an actual discriminatory act (such as refusing housing or services), it is not enough to express an opinion or use wrong pronouns.
Not exact matches
It shall be an unlawful
discriminatory practice to do any of the following
acts, wholly or partially for a
discriminatory reason based upon the
actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, or political affiliation of any individual.
Also, the District of Columbia Human Rights
Act, approved December 13, 1977 (DC Law 2 - 38; DC Official Code § 2 - 1402.11 (2006), as amended) states the following: Pertinent section of DC Code § 2 - 1402.11: It shall be an unlawful
discriminatory practice to do any of the following
acts, wholly or partially for a
discriminatory reason based upon the
actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, or political affiliation of any individual.
If the harassment includes
discriminatory conduct (i.e. sexual harassment, racial or religious slurs etc.) the employer may also face liability under the Ontario Human Rights Code.9 If the harassment includes threats of violence or
actual violence, the employer may also be in breach of the Occupational Health and Safety
Act.10