As a member of the LGBT community you likely already know what “transgender” means; however, co-workers, employers, and others outside of the community should become familiar with the correct definition as well. A transgender individual is someone whose gender identity or gender expression does not match their assigned birth sex. In other words, if you were born a male but you feel like a female, identify with being female, and/or outwardly express yourself as female, you are transgender. As a workplace discrimination attorney in Florida, let’s look at what you should know from the context of the law.

Topics covered in this report include:

1. What is Sexual Orientation Discrimination?
2. What is Gender Discrimination?
3. What does “Transgender” Mean?
4. How are LGBT Worker’s Discriminated Against in Employment?
5. Are there Federal Laws that Protect LGBT Workers?
6. Where does the State of Florida Stand on LGBT Employment Discrimination?
7. Have you read your Company Policies?

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