Who is covered under the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act?

The Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act covers a broad range of individuals and entities involved in various aspects of public life in Michigan, including:

• Individuals: The act protects individuals from discrimination based on protected characteristics, such as race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, height, weight, familial status, or marital status, regardless of their status as employees, tenants, customers, or service recipients.
• Employers: The act applies to employers of all sizes, including private employers, labor organizations, employment agencies, and state and local government employers. It covers employment-related practices, such as hiring, firing, promotion, compensation, and terms and conditions of employment.
• Housing providers: The act applies to landlords, real estate agents, property managers, homeowners' associations, and other housing providers engaged in rental, sale, financing, or other housing-related activities.
• Public accommodations: The act applies to places of public accommodation, including restaurants, hotels, theaters, retail stores, banks, healthcare facilities, and recreational facilities, regardless of their size or ownership status.