Is it true that people can be fired for being gay or lesbian or bisexual? I saw that commercial on Ellen's coming out show and just couldn't believe it. It can't be fair to fire people for who they are. Why should my boss care as long as I do a good job? I've just come out in the last year and this makes me want to go back in.
2006-09-30 13:20:49 · 15 answers · asked by adam peter 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
I'm afraid that it's true in far too many places. In May of 1997 Maine passed a law making it illegal to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation in employment, housing, credit and public accommodations. That brings the number of states that provide similar protection to 10. The others are California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Vermont and Wisconsin. In addition some cities and counties in the other 40 states offer protection.
A similarly uneven picture exists worldwide. Some countries are far more restrictive than the U.S. while others are more open.
What's legal isn't always fair, which is the reason people often band together to press for changes in existing laws. Slavery certainly isn't fair, and it used to be legal in this country. Prohibiting women from voting isn't fair either, but it also was illegal for many years. Outlawing certain religions is unfair, but has been and sometimes still is illegal.
There's still far too much prejudice out there against people who are lesbian or gay or bisexual, and part of coming out is learning how that prejudice may affect your life. It's a sobering realization. What makes it bearable for many people is the recognition that being honest about who you are is a whole lot easier way to live than hiding in order to be accepted.
I hope you'll find the positive aspects of coming out make up for the downside.
2006-09-30 13:23:21 · answer #1 · answered by Markin Gomez 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I was almost fired from a good job years ago, I lost another career and I am not out at my jobs, people are just not comfortable with us, it really sux when you cannot be yourself at work and everyone around you is talking about their love life and you have to sit there and not say a word about your's. Maybe one day that will change for the better.
2006-10-01 05:20:01 · answer #2 · answered by spiritcavegrl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So many people are fired every day for different reasons, hair style, race, religion etc. it didn't make them undo themselves or their beliefs. However, I am not for gay rights, I am totally against it; according to the Bible teaching in Romans 1:26; Genesis 19:3 and Leviticus 20:13, that is the reason you should go back in.
2006-09-30 13:29:15 · answer #3 · answered by charmaine f 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hi Adam, They really can't fire you for being different,and like having sex with the same sex.They find different reasons for the fireing.That's how things work,specially when people don't really understand your life style.As long as you are doing your business,behind closed doors,it's no one elses business.Sorry to say,alot of people don't think this way.I really don't think in time it will get any better, for you or the rest with a different sex life. A Friend
Clowmy
2006-09-30 14:00:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is illegal everywhere in States. Even if there is no supportive state laws, you can still sue under the federal laws and you will win. Fireing somebody on the grounds of sexuality is the most dumbest mistake that can ever be done by an employer.
2006-09-30 14:03:29 · answer #5 · answered by OC 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
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2016-10-15 09:32:26 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the state you live in ....it may be a possibility. If your state is an at will hire/employee state then they can fire you if they don't like your hair color or your nose.
2006-09-30 13:55:37 · answer #7 · answered by sassilass06 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
On the surface it is wrong, but there are times when it is appropriate. The Boy Scouts do not allow gay Scout Masters. They are a private group and must be allowed to run their organization the way that they want. Also, for religious organizations, if their religion advocates the immorality of being gay, then yes.
2006-09-30 13:38:14 · answer #8 · answered by Chainsaw 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
You can be in most states only a hand full of states and some cities have civil protections that include sexual orientation.
2006-09-30 13:58:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's true, but if that's the reason stated, it's discrimination. If your boss wants to fire you because you're gay, he has to legally state another reason for firing you (ie, you weren't doing your work or you had an attitude problem). If he says, "I'm firing you because of your sexual orientation" you can sue him for every penny his company is worth and then some.
It's illegal to fire for sexual orientation, religion or race, but it does happen.
2006-09-30 13:58:31 · answer #10 · answered by sister steph 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋