States that prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. (16 states and D.C.)
States that prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation alone. (5 states)
In 29 states, it’s still legal to fire
someone solely because they’re lesbian, gay, or bisexual; in 34 states it is legal to fire someone solely for being transgender.
Thousands of hardworking lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans have lost their livelihoods simply because of who they are. And millions more go to work every day facing that threat.
It's time to ban workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.