I work at an Adult Day Health Care. And the owners sometimes hold employees retreats. And this time they said it's gonna be a family retreat.
I am single and live with my parent and my siblings to help support them. I was going to bring my parent and a sibling to the retreat, however, the director said I cannot bring them and that it's just employee's spouse and children. I don't think it is fair. Is it discrimination?

It is not illegal unless you are in a state that protects discrimination on the basis of marital status. If you are in such a state, such as California, then it may be seen as discrimination. If you aren't, you may not have a case.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

It is not illegal unless you are in a state that protects discrimination on the basis of marital status. If you are in such a state, such as California, then it may be seen as discrimination. If you aren't, you may not have a case.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Thank you for your reply. I live in California. What should I do? Tell the employer about it?

The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing web site outlines the FEH Act: http://www.dfeh.ca.gov/Statutes/feha.asp

Here are some Frequently Asked Questions: http://www.dfeh.ca.gov/questionsEmp.asp.

Also:

"A person who believes that he or she has been unfairly discriminated against or harassed in the workplace should file a complaint with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) or the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The DFEH enforces California laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, and the EEOC enforces federal civil rights acts that apply to the workplace. Any California employee who thinks he or she has suffered discrimination at work in the specific areas prohibited by the California Fair Employment and Housing Act must file a complaint with the DFEH before pursuing a claim in court against the employer. A complaint filed with the DFEH is cross-filed with the EEOC. A charge filed under the Fair Employment and Housing Act must be filed within one year of the discriminatory action. Both agencies are required to notify the employer of the charge of discrimination, and the employer is given the opportunity to present information as part of any investigation" (from http://www.weblocator.com/attorney/ca/law/b22.html).

Anything you do should be in writing; I would put this information in writing to your employer first, and if that doesn't work you can consider filing a complaint.

I hope this helps!