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Federal and state laws guarantee certain rights for American citizens, including the right to obtaining employment, housing and education without facing discrimination. When a landlord or employer discriminates against someone based on his or her protected identity, it may be possible to pursue legal action.

Discrimination in the workplace manifests as unequal treatment between employees based on specific characteristics. The Civil Rights Act protects employees from harassment, being denied a job or receiving lower wages based on their gender identity, race, sexual orientation, age and more.

Employment agreements are contracts detailing what is expected of the employer and the employee, often restricting what employees can do. Severance agreements, by contrast, document the fact that the employee, at termination, agrees not to sue the employer in exchange for special compensation and other benefits.