Protected Class Definitions
Protected class is defined by federal law/executive order, federal agencies, or Pennsylvania state policy. The protected classes include: age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or any other bases under the law. These definitions are for reference only, as people seek to understand what the protected classes are and how they relate to discrimination and harassment. When conduct is reported to the Office of Justice, Equity and Inclusion it will be assessed on an individualized basis.