Lgbt Discrimination In The Workplace

LGBT Discrimination in the Workplace Do you believe people with a different sexuality should have equal rights as everyone else at their workplace? Many LGBT people are at the risk of getting fired at their jobs because of who they are. “Discrimination is a real and persistent problem for too many LGBT Americans” (HumanRightsCampaign 1). Employees should be judged on their qualifications and the excellence of their work, rather on their gender identity and sexual orientation.
Workplace Discrimination In Arizona many businesses have fired employees because of their sexuality. LGBT employees fear that they would be discriminated at their workplace and lose their jobs. As quoted, “For to often, LGBT workers are not hired, not promoted, or in …show more content…
These problems can be Psychological problems to health problems. As quoted, “Research shows that LGBT employees who have experienced employment discrimination, or fear discrimination, higher levels of psychological distress and health- related problems, less job satisfaction and higher hates of absenteeism, and are more likely to contemplate quitting than LGBT employees who have not experienced or do not fear discrimination” (BusinessNewsDailyStaff 11). LGBT employees shouldn’t have to go through all of these personal problems, they should be able to live their lives like any other employee would. In addition, a teacher was fired because she is a lesbian and is planning to have a child with her partner. After she was fired she was in much pain and had a hard time paying off her fees. Secondly, Lgbt employees hide their identities because they are afraid they would have a hard time getting a good job. As described, “ Because of discrimination, and fear of discrimination many LGBT employees hide theirs identities, are paid less and have fewer employment opportunities than non- LGBT employees” (BusinessNewsDailyStaff 10). LGBT employees should be able to express themselves for who they are, they shouldn’t have to be scared to tell anyone what sex they prefare. LGBT employees work as well as any other employee. Furthermore, Kyler Broadus is a male who transitioned from female to male, because of this …show more content…
As stated, “While Arizona Revised Statute 41-1463 covers workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin, it does not afford individuals of LGBT affiliation protections” (Allen 2). I believe there should be a law created to protect LGBT people because these people work as hard as any other person and they don’t deserve to be mistreated. If laws could be created to protect people for their race, color, age, and other personal beliefs why cant a law be created to protect LGBT people from discrimination? Many employees who like the same sex have suffered because they have nothing to protect them. Secondly, many gay and lesbian employees have been refused in a job because many employees become uncomortable with a LGBT employee. As quoted, “Even without hateful Beau crow laws, businesses in most parts of the country can stil refuse to hire someone because of that persons private personal sexual choices” (Winkler7). Employers shouldn’t have to worry about the employees personal sexual choices. This kind of information should remain private. In addition,Kimya Afi Ayodele is a female who was being interviewed to become a manager. Kimya explains how her emploer began to ask her personal questions of her sex choice. The employer discovered that Kimya is a lesbian but still gave her the job of being a manager hoping