Are there specific laws that make certain types of discrimination illegal?

Yes, there are specific laws in Utah that make certain types of discrimination illegal. Utah’s Antidiscrimination Act, also known as UADA, protects individuals from discrimination based on protected characteristics, such as race, color, national origin, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. This law makes it illegal for employers to treat someone differently because of one of these characteristics. In addition to UADA, the Utah Fair Housing Act is another law that makes it illegal to discriminate against someone in their housing situation based on one of the protected characteristics. This includes denying someone housing, charging them higher rent, or setting different terms conditions or privileges of tenancy because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, familial status, or disability. The Utah Judicial Code of Ethics is also a law that protects employees against certain forms of discrimination. This code prohibits judges from taking part in any type of discrimination or harassment while on the job. It also prohibits any type of favoritism or bias in their decision-making process. These laws protect individuals in Utah from many forms of discrimination and harassment in the workplace, housing, and judicial systems. They help ensure that people are treated equally and fairly, regardless of their protected characteristics.

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