SECTION 2: Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation are Prohibited. "Protected Class" means a group of individuals with a common characteristic. (e.g., race, religion, national origin, age, sex or gender, disability status, etc.). Complaints alleging that a Student engaged in disability. Discrimination or Harassment against any member of the College. A simplified description of the legal definition of discrimination is when a person is treated disfavourably or when a person's dignity is violated. The Arizona Employment Protection Act is an exception to "employment-at-will. " This law prevents an employer from firing an employee for certain reason. Discrimination in Pima County. Discrimination against voters based on race, ethnicity, national origin, language, religion, or disability is punishable under law.