California and federal law prohibit most employers from discriminating against or harassing you because of your gender identity, gender presentation, or sexual orientation.

The following situations are examples of illegal workplace treatment of queer and transgender employees:

• Your employer, supervisor(s) or coworkers refuse to recognize your gender, chosen name, or pronouns (including non-binary or neo-pronouns) 

• Your employer forces you to use the wrong facilities (such as restrooms or locker rooms) or abide by the wrong policies (dress code) in conflict with your gender identity

• You are harassed, teased, or bullied at work for your sexual orientation, gender presentation, identity, or your transition

• Your employer asks about your sexual orientation or gender identity, during the hiring process or during your employment

• Your employer provides different or inferior employment benefits to same-sex partners, such as insurance or paid leave

• You are fired, had an offer of employment withdrawn, demoted, shunned, harassed, or otherwise mistreated as a result of coming out at work

You may also have a right to privacy in your transgender status and medical history related to transition.

Even in a nominally progressive state like California, LGBTQ+ workers still face harassment and discrimination every day. Samson has been there on a personal and professional level; he has extensive experience working with and for the queer and trans communities, and has himself experienced life working as a queer and transgender employee.

Choose a lawyer you can trust to fight for you. Spiegelman Law has unique expertise litigating LGBTQ+ discrimination and harassment cases. Our Los Angeles, California LGBTQ+ rights law firm handles cases statewide.