13 protected grounds of discrimination

13. Sexual orientation

People cannot discriminate against you because of your sexual orientation. A person might be:

• heterosexual: a person who is sexually attracted to people of the opposite sex
• homosexual (gay or lesbian): a person who is sexually attracted to people of the same sex
• bisexual: a person who is sexually attracted to people of both sexes

Monica’s story

I worked at my last job for 3 months. My boss was happy with my work.

I applied for medical benefits from the company. I filled out a form. I wrote my partner’s name, Nancy, on the form.

Then my boss fired me. I think I was discriminated against because I am a lesbian.