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Local Non-Discrimination Ordinances: Sexual Orientation

Local employment non-discrimination ordinances protect people from being unfairly fired, not hired, or discriminated against in the workplace by private employers on the basis of sexual orientation. 

Only jurisdictions with ordinances that prohibit discrimination in private employment are listed. Other localities may have executive orders that apply to government employees and these are not listed. The level of enforcement of these ordinances may vary by jurisdiction. This information is constantly changing, and we welcome suggestions for additions or changes. Email us here. This data was collected in collaboration with the Equality Federation and state equality groups, when possible.

Click here for a list of city and county ordinances by state

Read more about local employment nondiscrimination ordinances in LGBT Policy Spotlight: Local Employment Nondiscrimination Ordinances

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Movement Advancement Project | State Religious Exemption Laws

MAP's Equality Maps survey the landscape of laws affecting LGBT Americans.

State religious exemption laws permit people, churches, non-profit organizations, and sometimes corporations to seek exemptions from state laws that burden their religious beliefs. 

These laws have recently been used as a defense when businesses discriminate against or refuse service to LGBT customers and same-sex couples. 

See more at: http://lgbtmap.org/equality-maps/religious_exemption_laws#sthash.5sntyaf4.dpuf

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James’ Story: Out as #bisexual at work meant harassment + jokes. Read more: www.lgbtmap.org/invisible-majority

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9 Bisexual Women Who Are Making History

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From Teen Vogue!

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“Far too many people have sexual partners with whom they’ve never had a conversation about HIV, STIs, and their own sexuality.” Read Khafre’s story. (via @lgbtmap)

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Anti-LGBT school laws prohibit enumeration of sexual orientation or gender identity in school anti-bullying and anti-discrimination policies. “Don’t Say Gay” laws restrict teachers and staff from talking about LGBT issues and people. 

These laws may prohibit school bullying or nondiscrimination policies from listing protected characteristics. They may also prohibit students or teachers from talking about LGBT people. Most “Don’t Say Gay” laws are written to bar any discussion of same-sex relationships within sex education programming, but the laws are often vague and can be misapplied by schools to limit discussion and inclusion of LGBT people and issues in other parts of the curriculum, school events and programs, and even extracurricular activities (for example, by being seen as prohibiting Gay-Straight Alliances). For more information, contact GLSEN. - 

See more at: http://lgbtmap.org/equality-maps/safe_school_laws

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Safe Schools Laws: Non-Discrimination

School non-discrimination laws and statewide regulations protect LGBT students from discrimination in school, including being unfairly denied access to facilities, sports teams, or clubs.

These laws prohibit discrimination in schools and school programs on the basis of protected characteristics. “Association with someone with a listed characteristic” means the law prohibits discrimination against a student based on his/her relationship with someone such as an LGBT friend or relative. Some states may interpret “gender” to include gender identity/expression. Such states are not reflected on this map. The Department of Education has issued guidance that under Title IX of the Civil Rights Act, prohibitions against sex discrimination also mean schools cannot discriminate against transgender students or students who do not conform to gender stereotypes. The Office of Civil Rights will investigate claims of discrimination based on gender identity in public schools and universities. For more information, contact GLSEN.

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Public Accommodation Non-Discrimination Laws protect LGBT people from being unfairly refused service or entry to, or from facing discrimination in, places accessible to the public. Public accommodations laws generally cover anywhere someone is when they are not at home, work, or school, including retail stores, restaurants, parks, hotels, doctors’ offices, and banks.

This map reflects states that have statewide statutes banning discrimination in public accommodations. Some states may interpret “gender” to include gender identity/expression. Such states are not reflected on this map. Passed in 2016, North Carolina’s HB2 restricts access to restrooms in government buildings, including government offices, public schools, and public universities. HB2 also prohibits cities and counties in the state from passing non-discrimination protections in employment or places of public accommodations above the ceiling set by the state.

Read more in MAP’s LGBT Policy Spotlight: Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBT People and The Facts: Bathroom Safety, Nondiscrimination Laws, and Bathroom Ban Laws

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Housing Non-Discrimination Laws protect LGBT people from being unfairly evicted, denied housing, or refused the ability to rent or buy housing. 

This map reflects states that have statewide statutes banning discrimination in housing. Public accommodations may not be covered. Some states may interpret “gender” to include gender identity/expression. Such states are not reflected on this map.

Read more in MAP’s LGBT Policy Spotlight: Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBT People

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Employment Non-Discrimination Laws protect LGBT people from being unfairly fired, not hired, or discriminated against in the workplace by private employers. 

Various rulings by the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission extend Title VII’s prohibition on sex discrimination to prohibit discrimination on the bases of sexual orientation and gender identity. However, EEOC rulings are not binding on private employers and federal courts may rule differently. This map also only reflects states that have statewide statutes banning discrimination in private employment. Many states have executive orders or laws that protect all public employees, and many large cities and other localities have ordinances, executive orders, or personnel policies that protect local employees and some employees of local businesses. These laws, regulations and executive orders are not reflected on this map.

Passed in 2016, North Carolina’s HB2 also prohibits cities and counties in the state from passing non-discrimination protections in employment or places of public accommodations above the ceiling set by the state.

Read more in MAP’s LGBT Policy Spotlight: Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBT People