I’M GAY: CAN I BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST OR TEASED AT WORK?
Absolutely not. California and federal law prohibit gender discrimination, which includes gender stereotyping, as well as sexual orientation bias. For example, if you are a gay man, it could be considered discrimination if your fellow co-workers and/or employers to call you “princess” or “rosebud,” as was the case with one gay man at his job. The man claims that his co-workers and supervisors harassed him about his effeminate behavior by teasing him in such ways as leaving a feathered tiara at his work station.
California law and federal law protect employees from being discriminated against because of their gender or sexual orientation. No matter if you are gay or straight, you should not be the victim of discrimination at your place of work. Discrimination can take the form of not hiring, firing, or demoting you because of your sexual orientation or gender. Also, harassment because of your sexual orientation should not be tolerated at your job.
If you live in CA and believe you have been the victim of sexual orientation or gender discrimination at work call the legal team of Greenberg & Rudman LLP. Call our experienced employment attorneys at LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation regarding your legal rights and to hear how one of our experienced employment lawyers may be able to help you. You can also visit our website at www.discriminationattorney.com to read more about discrimination against sexual orientation.
