While it is true that there has been greater acceptance of LGBT+ people within American society, it is impossible not to think that there is still much to be done and that cases of discrimination in the workplace for being part of this community have not been completely isolated.
You should be aware that today, this type of discriminatory situations are punished by law, so when you find yourself in uncomfortable and unfair moments like this, you have the right to proceed formally and to request the representation of a labor attorney who can help you proceed.
Contacting the Conexión Legal team as soon as possible by calling 1800 201 1220 or writing to us via WhatsApp, will help you receive the best free consultation, as well as timely and professional access to an expert in the field who will help you obtain the highest possible compensation.
What Do Statistics Say About Workplace Discrimination for Being Part of the LGBT+ Community?
One of the main challenges faced by LGBT+ people is acceptance in the workplace. Fear of injustice and unequal treatment in the work environment has a negative impact on the lives of LGBT+ people, since almost half of workplaces in the United States do not offer LGBT+ people any type of labor protection against discrimination, which generates an adverse impact on gay and transgender people.
According to the National Survey on Transgender Discrimination, which was conducted with 27,000 LGBTIQ people, the following is shown:
- 23% of LGBTIQ employees reported having been mistreated by their coworkers.
- Almost 77% of LGBTIQ people hide their identity to save themselves from any type of workplace harassment that could occur.
- 30% of LGBTIQ people are unemployed due to their sexuality or gender identity. Experts in law such as labor attorneys specializing in discrimination defend the fact that people in LGBTIQ society should be treated equally and have the same authority and rights in the workplace. In addition to ensuring that employees can play an extremely important role in achieving changes in this space, so it is the job of everyone to not continue with these practices and raise awareness about it. The Supreme Court of the United States of America ruled on June 15, 2020 that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees from discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity, which means that no worker throughout the United States territory can be fired simply for being LGBT+. Workplace protection at the federal level by the Supreme Court has been declared to improve the quality of life of LGBT+ people with the purpose of offering them a life of greater security and peace, as well as demonstrating reinforcements of the rights they have like any other individual. In any case, discrimination and harassment in the workplace can occur in many forms. Therefore, you should not ignore that these cases of discrimination and harassment are a crime punished by law. For all of the above, if you believe you need it, you can contact the Conexión Legal team as soon as possible so that we can provide you with the best free consultation and, if applicable, we can help you obtain the highest possible compensation for your case of harassment and discrimination with the help of a labor attorney. Follow the steps in the following form to schedule your free consultation appointment.
