The Bureau investigates complaints of discrimination filed in the following protected areas: Employment Housing Education Public Accommodations Credit/ Finance/ Insurance (sex and marital status only) State and local governmental agency (or municipality)Protected Classes: Age Marital Status Physical or Mental Disability Race/ National Origin Color Religion/Creed Sex (including pregnancy, maternity, sexual harassment, sexual orientation) Familial Status (housing only) Political ideas (only in the provisions or governmental services or governmental employment) Retaliation (when directly related to a protected activity)