Fair HousingIntermediateCalifornia Exam

The Unruh Civil Rights Act in California applies to:

AOnly housing discrimination, under federal and California fair housing law
BAll business establishments, prohibiting arbitrary discriminationCorrect
COnly employment discrimination, as defined under the Fair Employment and Housing Act
DOnly public accommodations owned by the state, consistent with federal Fair Housing Act protections

Why All business establishments, prohibiting arbitrary discrimination Is Correct

Answer B: All business establishments, prohibiting arbitrary discrimination

California's Unruh Civil Rights Act applies to all business establishments and prohibits arbitrary discrimination based on sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, primary language, and immigration status. The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on seven protected classes: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, and disability.

Exam Tip: Fair Housing

Fair Housing questions test both federal (Fair Housing Act of 1968) and state-level protected classes. The federal protected classes are race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. Many states add additional protections.

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