Utah Gender and LGBTQ+ Workplace Discrimination — Know Your Rights
Federal law protects LGBTQ+ employees from discrimination. We enforce those rights.
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The U.S. Supreme Court's 2020 decision in Bostock v. Clayton County established that Title VII's prohibition on sex discrimination includes discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. LGBTQ+ employees who are fired, demoted, harassed, or otherwise treated adversely because of their sexual orientation or gender identity have viable federal discrimination claims. We represent LGBTQ+ employees and others facing gender discrimination in Utah.
Protections Under Federal Law
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination based on sex, which now includes sexual orientation and gender identity under Bostock. The Equal Pay Act prohibits pay discrimination based on sex. The EEOC actively enforces these protections. We file charges on behalf of employees and pursue litigation when the EEOC process does not result in resolution.
Utah's Anti-Discrimination Act
Utah's Anti-Discrimination Act also protects employees from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in workplaces with 15 or more employees. The Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division (UALD) is the state agency that enforces these protections.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my employer fire me for being LGBTQ+ in Utah?
No. Under federal law (Title VII as interpreted in Bostock) and Utah's Anti-Discrimination Act, employers with 15+ employees cannot discriminate based on sexual orientation or gender identity. If you were fired or treated adversely because of your sexual orientation or gender identity, you have viable legal claims.
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