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State Anti-Discrimination Scope
Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026
Protected classes beyond federal Title VII coverage and the minimum employer size triggering state-law coverage.
50 States2 data columnsLast updated: May 2026
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| State | Beyond Federal | Employer Threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | None | 20+ |
| Alaska | Sexual orientation | 1+ |
| Arizona | None | 15+ |
| Arkansas | None | 9+ |
| California | LGBTQ+, marital, military | 5+ |
| Colorado | LGBTQ+, marital | 1+ |
| Connecticut | LGBTQ+, marital | 3+ |
| Delaware | LGBTQ+, marital | 4+ |
| Florida | Marital | 15+ |
| Georgia | None | 15+ |
| Hawaii | LGBTQ+, marital | 1+ |
| Idaho | None | 5+ |
| Illinois | LGBTQ+, marital, arrest | 1+ |
| Indiana | None | 6+ |
| Iowa | LGBTQ+ | 4+ |
| Kansas | Military | 4+ |
| Kentucky | Smoker | 8+ |
| Louisiana | None | 20+ |
| Maine | LGBTQ+, marital | 1+ |
| Maryland | LGBTQ+, marital | 15+ |
| Massachusetts | LGBTQ+, military | 6+ |
| Michigan | Marital, height/weight | 1+ |
| Minnesota | LGBTQ+, marital | 1+ |
| Mississippi | None | 15+ |
| Missouri | None | 6+ |
| Montana | Marital | 1+ |
| Nebraska | Marital | 15+ |
| Nevada | LGBTQ+, marital | 15+ |
| New Hampshire | LGBTQ+, marital | 6+ |
| New Jersey | LGBTQ+, marital, military | 1+ |
| New Mexico | LGBTQ+ | 4+ |
| New York | LGBTQ+, marital, arrest | 4+ |
| North Carolina | Military | 15+ |
| North Dakota | Marital, public assistance | 1+ |
| Ohio | Military | 4+ |
| Oklahoma | None | 15+ |
| Oregon | LGBTQ+, marital | 1+ |
| Pennsylvania | None | 4+ |
| Rhode Island | LGBTQ+, marital | 4+ |
| South Carolina | None | 15+ |
| South Dakota | Preexisting injury | 1+ |
| Tennessee | None | 8+ |
| Texas | None | 15+ |
| Utah | LGBTQ+ | 15+ |
| Vermont | LGBTQ+, marital | 1+ |
| Virginia | LGBTQ+, marital | 5+ |
| Washington | LGBTQ+, marital, military | 8+ |
| West Virginia | None | 12+ |
| Wisconsin | LGBTQ+, marital, arrest | 1+ |
| Wyoming | None | 2+ |
| District of Columbia | LGBTQ+, family status, source of income | 1+ |
Bostock v. Clayton County (2020) extends Title VII to sexual orientation and gender identity nationwide regardless of state listings.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.