Discrimination in the workplace is considered an illegal practice under both federal and state laws. Legislation such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act provide a broad range of protections for individuals based on protected statuses. These laws prohibit discrimination in both the hiring and firing process or in the drafting of any terms or conditions of employment. Creating a hostile work environment on the basis of someone's protected status is also prohibited under various anti-discrimination laws. It is important that both employees and employers are familiar with these laws, which encompass discrimination on the basis of gender, religion, national origin, race, age or disability status. An overview of the rules for workplace discrimination can be found below.