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Under the Minnesota Human Rights Act (Minn. Stat. Ch. 363A), all of the following are protected classes in housing transactions EXCEPT:

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C) Occupation or employment type

Occupation or employment type is NOT a protected class under the Minnesota Human Rights Act (Minn. Stat. Ch. 363A). While Minnesota's Human Rights Act covers an extensive list of protected classes — including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and familial status — occupation or employment type is not among them. A landlord may lawfully require income verification and employment stability without violating the Act.

Answer Options
A
Sexual orientation
B
Status with regard to public assistance
C
Occupation or employment type
D
Gender identity

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