LGBTQ Workplace Rights

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Have you experienced discrimination, retaliation or other unlawful treatment in the workplace?

Gay and transgender rights have long been ignored in the workplace. Discrimination and retaliation run rampant, yet only 21 states had legal protections for LGBTQ employees.

Fortunately, the Supreme Court stepped in and extended federal workplace discrimination protections to LGBTQ employees.

This means gay and transgender employees are now protected (in every state) under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Employers are prohibited from discriminating or retaliating against individuals who identify as LGBTQ during any part of the employment process – from hiring to firing. As employee rights attorneys, we’re happy to see LGBTQ individuals finally getting the legal protections they have long deserved. If you feel you have experienced discrimination, retaliation, or other unlawful treatment in the workplace, we are here to help.

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LGBTQ Discrimination comes in many forms. Here are some examples of the most common forms of unlawful treatment protected individuals experience in the workplace:

Termination that is not a result of poor performance
Reducing an employee’s salary
Denying a promotion or raise
Giving an employee less favorable assignments
Disparate treatment
Harassment or offensive remarks about a person’s LGBTQ status
Giving poor performance evaluations that do not reflect actual performance
Punishing or retaliating against an employee for filing a lawful claim such as an FMLA leave request, a Worker’s Compensation claim, or an EEOC charge

Do You Have a Case?

If you identify as LGBTQ (or your employer perceives you to be LGBTQ), you have a protected status under federal law. If you work for an employer with more than 15 employees, they are obligated to comply with federal employment discrimination laws.

We offer free, no-obligation consultations to help you determine if you have a legal claim and what steps you can take. Contact us today to find out if you have a case for LGBTQ discrimination.

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An experienced trial lawyer and CPA known for her aggressive, organized, and highly effective litigation style, Jennifer Spencer is a champion for the rights of those who have been wrongfully terminated, discriminated against, sexually harassed, terminated after whistleblowing, passed over for promotions or otherwise wrongfully treated in the workplace.

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