Sexual Orientation Discrimination

Discrimination based on sexual orientation occurs when an employer discriminates against an employee based on the employee’s sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation.

In May 1998, the Office of Personnel Management issued Executive Order 13087 which prohibits discrimination based upon sexual orientation within Executive Branch civilian employment of the federal government.  The order effectively added sexual orientation to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, and age as a category under which discrimination is prohibited.  Specifically, the order provides that a person's sexual orientation “should not be the basis for the denial of a job or a promotion.”

Contact Lori Ecker for superior representation and counsel in all sexual orientation discrimination matters.