LGBT Discrimination in the Workplace
For many years, people of the LGBTQ community have been discriminated against. Wether it be at work, school, on social media, or in public, there is no doubting that this comminuty has gone through many hardships and challenges. But more specifically, what kind of discrimination is in the workplace and how can we stop it?
What is the LGBTQ community and why are they discriminated against?
The LGBTQ community is a group of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, etc.
The sad truth is, we really don't know the real facts behind homophobia. However, most people claim religious values and some just don't like it. Overall, opinions aside, there is really no full reason for LGBTQ people to be attacked.
The sad truth is, we really don't know the real facts behind homophobia. However, most people claim religious values and some just don't like it. Overall, opinions aside, there is really no full reason for LGBTQ people to be attacked.
What Does This Have to do With the Workplace?
There have been multiple cases of people getting fired just because they are LGBTQ. This can also affect the hiring process. There are around 29 states that do not provide full protection for LGBTQ people who might be fired based on their sexual orientation. For example, Aimee Stephens raised attention for her case when, in 2013, she was fired from her job at a funeral home simply for dressing as a woman. Or when Gerald Bostock was fired from his job in Georgia County Government Office for joining a gay-friendly softball team. Or when Donald Zarda, a skydiving instructor, was fired in 2010, after 20 years of expirience, for telling his client "personal information" about him being gay while trying to comfort her about how close in physical contact they were going to be during the dive.
These are very few out of a truck load of cases that have been spoken, not to mention the cases that people stay silent about in order to keep companies, or themselves, safe.
These are very few out of a truck load of cases that have been spoken, not to mention the cases that people stay silent about in order to keep companies, or themselves, safe.
What is Being Done to Fix This?
Currently in October of 2019, the Supreme Court is split, deciding if the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies to sexual orientation. The Title VII of the Civil RIghts Act of 1964 is a bill which shows that race, national origin, sex, religion, age, and disability, should not determine that they should get fired. Plus, according to eeoc.gov this should also include firing them for how they dress or act and who they marry. Which many states do not follow.
There are also numerous movements being created by people everywhere to battle this inequality, wether it be people who have expirienced this or people who just want to help. After all, the rainbow always comes after the storm.
There are also numerous movements being created by people everywhere to battle this inequality, wether it be people who have expirienced this or people who just want to help. After all, the rainbow always comes after the storm.
How Can You Help?
The Storm of LGBT+ Discrimination in the Workplace10/10/2019
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For many years, people of the LGBTQ community have been discriminated against. Wether it be at work, school, on social media, or in public, there is no doubting that this comminuty has gone through many hardships and challenges. But more specifically, what kind of discrimination is in the workplace and how can we stop it?
What is the LGBTQ community and why are they discriminated against?The LGBTQ community is a group of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, etc.
The sad truth is, we really don't know the real facts behind homophobia. However, most people claim religious values and some just don't like it. Overall, opinions aside, there is really no full reason for LGBTQ people to be attacked.What Does This Have to do With the Workplace?There have been multiple cases of people getting fired just because they are LGBTQ. This can also affect the hiring process. There are around 29 states that do not provide full protection for LGBTQ people who might be fired based on their sexual orientation. For example, Aimee Stephens raised attention for her case when, in 2013, she was fired from her job at a funeral home simply for dressing as a woman. Or when Gerald Bostock was fired from his job in Georgia County Government Office for joining a gay-friendly softball team. Or when Donald Zarda, a skydiving instructor, was fired in 2010, after 20 years of expirience, for telling his client "personal information" about him being gay while trying to comfort her about how close in physical contact they were going to be during the dive.
These are very few out of a truck load of cases that have been spoken, not to mention the cases that people stay silent about in order to keep companies, or themselves, safe.What is Being Done to Fix This Issue? Currently in October of 2019, the Supreme Court is split, deciding if the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies to sexual orientation. The Title VII of the Civil RIghts Act of 1964 is a bill which shows that race, national origin, sex, religion, age, and disability, should not determine that they should get fired. Plus, according to eeoc.gov this should also include firing them for how they dress or act and who they marry. Which many states do not follow.
There are also numerous movements being created by people everywhere to battle this inequality, wether it be people who have expirienced this or people who just want to help. After all, the rainbow always comes after the storm.How Can You Help?You can help by doing things like;
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For many years, people of the LGBTQ community have been discriminated against. Wether it be at work, school, on social media, or in public, there is no doubting that this comminuty has gone through many hardships and challenges. But more specifically, what kind of discrimination is in the workplace and how can we stop it?
What is the LGBTQ community and why are they discriminated against?The LGBTQ community is a group of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, etc.
The sad truth is, we really don't know the real facts behind homophobia. However, most people claim religious values and some just don't like it. Overall, opinions aside, there is really no full reason for LGBTQ people to be attacked.What Does This Have to do With the Workplace?There have been multiple cases of people getting fired just because they are LGBTQ. This can also affect the hiring process. There are around 29 states that do not provide full protection for LGBTQ people who might be fired based on their sexual orientation. For example, Aimee Stephens raised attention for her case when, in 2013, she was fired from her job at a funeral home simply for dressing as a woman. Or when Gerald Bostock was fired from his job in Georgia County Government Office for joining a gay-friendly softball team. Or when Donald Zarda, a skydiving instructor, was fired in 2010, after 20 years of expirience, for telling his client "personal information" about him being gay while trying to comfort her about how close in physical contact they were going to be during the dive.
These are very few out of a truck load of cases that have been spoken, not to mention the cases that people stay silent about in order to keep companies, or themselves, safe.What is Being Done to Fix This Issue? Currently in October of 2019, the Supreme Court is split, deciding if the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies to sexual orientation. The Title VII of the Civil RIghts Act of 1964 is a bill which shows that race, national origin, sex, religion, age, and disability, should not determine that they should get fired. Plus, according to eeoc.gov this should also include firing them for how they dress or act and who they marry. Which many states do not follow.
There are also numerous movements being created by people everywhere to battle this inequality, wether it be people who have expirienced this or people who just want to help. After all, the rainbow always comes after the storm.How Can You Help?You can help by doing things like;
- Mailing or E-mailing your state senator (California information below)
- Attending Pride Festivals/Parades/Protests (Palm Springs 2019 information below)
- Supporting charities such as The Equality Federation and The Trevor Project
Dianne FeinsteinLA Office: 11111 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 915, Los Angeles, CA 90025
LA Office Number: (310) - 914 - 7300 DC Office: 331 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington DC, 20510 DC Office Number: (202) - 224 - 3553 Website/Contact: www.feinstein.senate.gov (Her LGBT Page is here) |
Kamala D. HarrisLA Office: 11845 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 1250W Los Angeles, CA 90064
LA Office Number: (310) 231 - 4494 DC Office: 112 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington DC, 20510 DC Office Number: (202) - 224 - 3841 Website/Contact: www.harris.senate.gov |
Palm Springs Pride 2019:
November 2nd, 2019:
Pride Run and Walk 5k
8am - 11am
Pride Festival
11am-11:30pm
November 3rd, 2019:
Pride Parade
10am - 12:15pm
Pride Festival
11am - 6pm
November 2nd, 2019:
Pride Run and Walk 5k
8am - 11am
Pride Festival
11am-11:30pm
November 3rd, 2019:
Pride Parade
10am - 12:15pm
Pride Festival
11am - 6pm