Which of the following is an example of an additional protected status under many cases?

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Some laws extend protection beyond the basic categories to include additional protected statuses. Lawful source of income is an example of that broader protection. This means you can’t be treated differently in housing or employment simply because your income comes from a lawful source—like wages, Social Security, alimony, or other legal benefits. The goal is to prevent bias based on how someone earns their income, not on the income itself.

Pet ownership isn’t a protected category, so decisions about pets aren’t shielded by these protections. Hair color and body type are simply physical attributes and aren’t generally protected statuses in many cases, though some places may address appearance under other rules; they aren’t the standard additional protected status described here.