A Practice Note discussing the California Fair Employment and Housing Act's (FEHA) 18 different protected characteristics, which are race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, reproductive health decisionmaking, and military and veteran status. It addresses the types of conduct, such as discrimination, harassment, and retaliation that are expressly prohibited by the FEHA or its regulations. This Note addresses coverage of private employers and is based on California law.