Legally, the term "discrimination" covers only actions that are taken against people because they belong to certain protected classes. This law requires both public and private businesses to provide individuals "full and equal accommodations, advantages, facilities, privileges or services.Generally, discrimination means less favorable workplace conditions bases on an employee's membership in one or more of the protected groups listed below. Any form of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, as defined above, is prohibited. It requests EEOC to take remedial action. This new law will enable local governments to enforce antidiscrimination laws when employees bring a righttosue from the Civil Rights Department (CRD). Employers with five or more employees are prohibiting from discriminating against people on the bases enumerated in the FEHA. Family Responsibilities Discrimination (FRD) is a type of employment discrimination against workers that have assumed family caregiving responsibilities. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) is a federal law designed to protect persons who are 40 years of age or older. California law protects employees with medical conditions.