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Harassment Based on Sexual Orientation

Under federal law, discrimination based on sexual orientation is illegal. In several states and local jurisdictions, there are laws which provide additional protections from harassment and discrimination based on perceived - as well as actual - sexual orientation. And if this kind of behavior happens in one of those places, coworkers may very well end up on the wrong side of a hostile environment harassment lawsuit.

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Harassment based on sexual orientation can create a hostile and unsafe work environment, where LGBTQ+ employees face unfair and unequal treatment, lower self-esteem, reduced motivation, increased stress, poor mental health, and lower career satisfaction and advancement.

This type of behavior - if not stopped - can also harm the organization, as it can lead to lower productivity, innovation, and performance, as well as higher turnover, absenteeism, and legal risk.

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  • Ensuring Professional & Compliant Behavior
  • Managing Legal Risk

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