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Discrimination Against Transgendered Individuals

California is one of the most progressive states in regards to its laws governing employment treatment for workers regardless of sex, gender, sexual orientation, or status as a transsexual / transgendered person.

In many cases, it is easier to prosecute an employment discrimination case that is based on issues like sexual orientation and sex than it is to prosecute cases based on gender, as gender is more difficult to define than either sex or sexual orientation. Gender refers not to the biology of an individual, but rather, to the social customs that are traditionally associated with “male” and “female” roles / characteristics.

The issue of discrimination against transgendered individuals combines many aspects of all of the above issues, and is explicitly prohibited according to California law. Transgendered people are individuals who claim a gender identity that is different from their biological sex (male / female).

According to California employment law, employers cannot fire, refuse to hire, or administer unfair wages / projects to an employee because he or she is transgendered and / or undergoes sexual reassignment surgery. Additionally, the law protects transgendered individuals from harassment in the workplace, including hostile behavior, threats, or humiliation from either a co-worker or an employer.

Issues regarding discrimination towards transgendered individuals need to be taken very seriously and dealt with in a timely manner.

Speak with a Los Angeles Gender Discrimination Attorney

If you or someone you know has been the victim of discrimination in the work place due to sex, gender, sexual orientation, or status as a transgendered individual, contact Los Angeles gender discrimination attorney Perry Smith today at 888-3556-2529 to schedule a consultation.