Many LBGTQ Americans are fired legally from their workplace just due to their sexual orientation. This is a harsh reality that people are discriminated against due to their sexual and gender identity from work. Merits should be the basis of the employment, but the hatred for the LGBTQ community makes employer do such steps. According to the latest survey, four percent of the American workforce contains people from the LGBTQ community, which crosses millions. It is the most discriminated community in America.
Common Workplace Issues LGBTQ Community Faces
- One out of 25 workplace discrimination complains from the members of the LGBTQ community. Either they are discriminated against in the hiring process or promotion and pay.
- There is a lack of legal protection for them in America. Many state laws do not recognize their rights to work legally, which is taken for granted by the employers and discriminating company.
- The job-hunting process is complicated for LGBTs as they are judged based on their sexual or gender identities. Their looks and their manners are judging them.
- They are forced to hide their orientation in the workplace, which can be stressful and not moral. However, many LGBTs have complained that they are being punished for their gender identity. Being mocked at the workplace or pointed out in the coffee room is not suitable for their mental peace.
- They do not feel welcome in the workgroups and meetings. The ideas are not welcomed, which forces them to withdraw.
- Many healthcare providers mentioned that most of the LGBTs have psychological problems due to the disturbance in the workplace. It also creates a stressful environment for transgenders, lesbians, and gays.
- Transgenders are discriminated against more than any other LGBs at the workplace. Their appearance and orientation are often misinterpreted.
Challenges of the LGBT Community in the Workplace
The most challenging part of the people of the LGBT community is to open themselves and reveal their sexual orientation in the workplace. They fear the negative impact on their job prospects and promotion. They face continuous harassment and discrimination at the workplace due to the fact that they little different. Their sexual orientation should not be the basis of the judgment of their ability to work and excel in the workplace.
At Least 40% of the members of the LGB people are harassed and discriminated in America for work. Whereas 90% of transgenders are distinguished for their appearances and about the fact that they have changed their sexual identity.
The Federal and State Laws recognize the rights of LGBTs, but the laws are sometimes not complete or do not cover the specific problems. Some states have State Laws against discrimination, but either they recognize sexual orientation and not gender identity. Some State does not have state laws and has to follow federal law in that regard. The Law should be created in a complete sense so that the rights of these people are safe and protected.
The Supreme Court is finalizing a case, and by the Fall, the court will make his judgment of amendment in the Civil Rights Law of the Americans.
