Employers are not permitted to treat employees differently because they are (or are believed to be) lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender or queer. One’s sexual orientation is simply not relevant in the workplace.

Sexual orientation discrimination can be subtle. Comments about a worker’s mannerisms or expectations that a worker should conform to a particular male or female stereotype may be evidence of sexual orientation discrimination. Employers cannot create or condone comments or acts that create a work environment that is offensive to people based on their sexual orientation.