However, at-will employment still gives employers opportunities to fire employees for nearly any other reason they wish to give except for race, religion, sex or national origin.Īnd research suggests that LGBTQ workers often still face discrimination at work.Īccording to a recent survey of LGBTQ professionals by LinkedIn, 25% of out respondents say they have been intentionally denied career advancement opportunities (such as promotions and raises) because of their identity. workers cannot be fired for being homosexual or transgender. It wasn't until last Pride month, June 2020, that the Supreme Court ruled that that U.S.