New FEHC Regulations: The Galactic Expanse of National Origin Law in California

Seyfarth Synopsis: Employers, take note—the long-awaited, new FEHA regulations related to national origin are about to take effect! Come July 1, 2018, new regulations on national origin under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act reflect a broad definition of national origin, codify existing case law, and intensify already strict regulations prohibiting harassment, discrimination, and retaliation based on national origin. The regulations will apply to applicants and employees, irrespective of documentation status. (The prior FEHC regulations on national origin addressed only English-only policies and incorporated defenses generally applicable to other protected bases.)

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