What is the Unruh Civil Rights Act designed to protect against?

• A. protection against discrimination by all businesses in CA because of age, ancestry, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex and sexual orientation
• B. housing discrimination only
• C. employment discrimination only
• D. state agency discrimination

Answer: (A)

The Unruh Civil Rights Act ensures that people are treated equally by all business establishments in California, protecting them from discrimination based on protected characteristics when seeking goods, services, or facilities. It covers a broad range of places—from stores and restaurants to hotels and other public accommodations—ensuring equal access regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

This is why the best choice is the one that states protection against discrimination by all businesses in California for those listed characteristics. It’s not limited to housing, employment, or state agencies, which are handled by other laws or regulations.