Protected Classes and Applicable Laws

CHICAGO'S DISCRIMINATION ORDINANCES

Ordinance Booklet (Updated May 24, 2023) - Includes criminal history protection enhancement

Rules Booklet (Updated September 14, 2023)

Board Rulings Digest (Updated March 2024)

PROTECTED CLASSES

When filing a complaint with the CCHR, one must identify the type/s of discrimination claimed (Fair Housing or Human Rights Ordinance) as to each alleged discriminatory action, as well as the protected status with regard to each claim. For example, if you are alleging national origin discrimination, you would state your national origin.       

• Age (over 40)
• Ancestry
• Bodily Autonomy
• Color
• Credit History (employment only)
• Criminal History (employment only)
• Disability
• Gender Identity
• Marital Status
• Military Status
• National Origin
• Parental Status
• Race
• Religion 
• Retaliation (for complaining about discrimination)
• Retaliation (under the Hotel Workers' Ordinance)
• Sex (including Pregnancy and Sexual Harassment)
• Sexual Orientation
• Source of Income

U & T VISA QUALIFYING CRIMES

U & T Visa Qualifying Crimes

SPECIFIC TOPICS about Chicago’s discrimination ordinances

Age Discrimination in the Workplace

Ban the Box FAQ Sheet

Credit History Discrimination

Disability Discrimination Common Questions

Discriminatory Hiring Practices

Disability Regulations FAQ Sheet

Disability Regulations Flyer

Dress Codes, Admittance Policies, & Public Accommodation Discrimination

Fair Chance Flyer

FAQ - Gender Identity Amendment

Family Issues in Employment

Gender Identity Discrimination

Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation

Gender Identity Discrimination in a Public Accommodation

Harassment in a Public Accommodation

HIV-AIDS & Discrimination in the Workplace

Housing Choice Voucher Early Intervention Pilot Program

Housing Discrimination - English/Spanish

Information for Business Operators

Is Your Business Accessible?

Military Status Discrimination Fact Sheet

Military Status Discrimination FAQs

Military Status Discrimination Flyer

National Origin Discrimination - English & Spanish

Reasonable Accommodation in Employment

Section 8 Vouchers & Source of Income Discrimination

Security Procedures & Public Accommodation Discrimination

Sexual Harassment Flyer 

Sexual Harassment in Employment - English & Spanish

Sources of Fair Housing Training

Sources of Technical Assistance for Disability Access

What To Do if a Complaint is Filed Against You

Workplace Harassment