Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity Discrimination

Know-How Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination are Different?

The sexual orientation discrimination act makes it unlawful to treat people less favorably than another person in a similar condition because of their sex, intersex status, or gender identity.

Sexual Orientation Discrimination and Gender Identity Discrimination Sexual orientation discrimination happens when an individual is treated less favorably than another person in a similar situation. It is because that person has a sexual orientation towards• Individuals of the different sex • Persons of the same sex • People of the same and different sex Same-sex couples are also shielded from discrimination under the meaning of ‘relationship status’ or ‘marital status in the Sexual Discrimination Act.

Gender Identity Discrimination takes place when an individual is treated unequally in the same situation because that individual has a gender-related identity, mannerisms, appearances, and more characteristics.

The Sexual Discrimination Act includes protection against discrimination based on pregnancy, sex, breastfeeding, family responsibilities, marital status, and protection from sexual harassment. This act also protects employees in their workplaces.

Employees and Potential Employees The act makes it unlawful when promoting jobs, during selection and recruitment procedures, and when making decisions about transfer and promotion opportunities, training, and termination of employment. Every employer and employee relationship is covered under the discrimination act, from trainees to pay-roll employees. The act also covers recruitment procedures managed through attorneys and recruitment agencies.

Direct and Indirect Discrimination Direct discrimination occurs when people are treated unequally in a similar condition due to their gender identity or sexual orientation. For instance, it can be direct sexual orientation discrimination for an employer to promote a male employee because he is straight while other is bisexual or gay.

Indirect discrimination can happen when service providers or employers put requirements, conditions, or practices in place that appear to treat everyone the same while some disadvantage some people due to their gender identity, sexual orientation, or relationship status. An unreasonable condition or requirement can be unlawful discrimination.

Employers should be responsible for taking reasonable steps and preventing harassment and discrimination. A company grows with equality and honesty with employees. If you suffer sexual orientation discrimination, do not hesitate to contact professional help.