Are LGBTQ+ employees protected from discrimination in California?
Answer
Yes. FEHA explicitly protects employees from discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression since 2012. This includes protection from harassment, termination, demotion, and unequal treatment. Additionally, the 2020 Supreme Court ruling in Bostock v. Clayton County held that Title VII also protects LGBTQ+ employees. You also have the right to use bathroom facilities consistent with your gender identity.
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