Houston LGBTQ Discrimination Attorneys
Proudly Advocating for the Rights LGBTQ Individuals
Although our country has made great strides to combat workplace discrimination against members of the LGBTQ community, some employers continue to mistreat employees who don’t identify by traditional gender and sex norms. In fact, a 2017 study from Harvard revealed that 22% of LGBTQ people have encountered anti-LGBTQ discrimination at work, including being paid less than other works in similar roles and not being seriously considered for promotions. The same study showed that 20% of LGBTQ individuals reported discriminatory hiring practices used by employers.
If you have faced discrimination at work because of your sexual orientation or gender identity, then please get in touch with our compassionate and experienced lawyers at Stephens Reed & Armstrong, PLLC so that we can discuss your situation and help you fight back. Our legal team proudly advocates for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered employees throughout Texas, and we are prepared to put our skills and extensive resources to work for you today.
Common Examples of LGBTQ Discrimination in the Workplace
While some forms of LGBTQ discrimination are easy to spot, other forms can be more subtle. Common examples of discrimination LGBTQ individuals sometimes encounter at work include:
- Derogatory comments and jokes
- Physical abuse and harassment
- Unequal pay
- Job demotion
- Hostile work environment
- Denial of promotion or job offer
- Unsafe or inaccessible bathrooms
- Poor or inadequate healthcare coverage
- Lack of benefits that are offered to other employees
- Delaying or refusing to resolve workplace conflicts
Consult with Our Compassionate Legal Team Today
The U.S. Supreme Court has held that laws protecting employees from sex discrimination in the workplace also protect employees who don't conform to traditional sex stereotypes, which effectively makes LBGT discrimination illegal under federal law. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Stephens Reed & Armstrong, PLLC if you need a sympathetic ear to listen to your experience and help you understand what to expect from the legal process. Our skilled lawyers have helped LGBTQ employees of all backgrounds, and we ready to fight for the justice you deserve.
We are proud allies of the LGBTQ community, so please call (281) 677-3474 today to set up your case consultation to discuss your discrimination case.
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