States where you can be fired for being gay

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15 States Where You : This ruling created a federal standard, ensuring workers in every state have a legal remedy if fired because of their sexual orientation or gender identity

Your membership fuels journalism that strengthens democracy. Most Americans incorrectly think that this problem has already been solved. Officials in Texas, Nebraska, and Tennessee led the pro-discrimination effort. Apple's home state of California has some of the most robust anti-discrimination laws in the country, and the company itself is an outspoken advocate for LGBT rights.

Join the HuffPost Community. Membership connects you to a movement of readers who believe good journalism builds a better world. And while some states and cities have passed their own protections, there are still 29 states where you can actually be fired for being gay, leaving more than half of all total workers vulnerable to employment discrimination.

Log in to hide these messages. We hope you will join us once again. Indeed, there is no federal law protecting LGBT workers against discrimination based on their sexual orientation. Tim Cook came out as gay in an essay in Businessweek on Thursday. NEW: Games.

On August 23rd, 15 states filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court asking them to rule against three individuals who were fired for being LGBTQ. The three cases include the first transgender civil rights case to be heard by the high court on October 8th.

Most Americans incorrectly think that this problem has already been solved. Already contributed? Main Menu. Follow Us. Terms Privacy Policy. Join now and protect truth where it matters most. And while some states and cities have passed their own protections, there are still 29 states where you can actually be fired for being gay, leaving more than half of all total workers vulnerable to employment discrimination.

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