Ordinances and Protected Classes
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
Don't Ignore It, Report It! | No lo ignore, ¡Denúncielo!
The original flyers in English can be found in the drop down menu under "Brochures".
Discriminación por Edad
Discriminación por Discapacidad
Discriminación en el Empleo
Discriminación por la Identidad de Género
Discriminación por Cupones de Vivienda
Discriminación en la Vivienda
Discriminación Militar
Discriminación por Origen Nacional
Discriminación en Alojamientos Públicos
Acoso Sexual en el Empleo
Acoso Sexual en la Vivienda
