Getting Bullied at Work for Being Gay
I am not an “out” homosexual male yet. I have been working at this place for about 9 months and might receive a “promotion”, of sorts, soon. I am considering coming out to my co-workers and seeing how many people are “OK” with me being gay or not. If the number is overwhelming, I will quit. If it isnt, then I’ll stay and report it to HR if necessary.
But my question is, if I begin to feel bullied at work because of me being gay, what kind of legal action can I take? I know that Illinois (my state) recently passed a bill that included sexual orientation under the anti-discrimination bill, but would sexual orientation be under any bill related to this type of “sexual harassment”?
Thanks for your help!
Answer: Why do you want to create problems for yourself at work? You want to see how many people are ok with it? Are you a moron? If all you want to do is stir the hornet’s nest “to see”, then you get what you deserve. It’s no different than wanting to admit to your fellow employees that you’re Catholic or a Republican or a Vegetarian or you burn ants with a magnifying glass. The point is, why do it? It’s none of their damn business. What do you hope to accomplish by telling everyone you’re gay?
There are some states that protect sexual orientation, but most don’t. Which is yours? Even if you are in a protected class, you may still experience problems at work because not everyone can play nice. It’s human nature. I wouldn’t hide it, but I also wouldn’t flaunt it. There’s no reason to hang a sign around your neck telling people, “I’m Gay”. Who gives a crap. Just be yourself.
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Why do gay people feel the need to let everyone know that they are gay…sounds to me like your looking for a fight…you’re already planning on going to HR
Here’s a novel idea…go to work and actually WORK…there is no need to talk about your sexual preference in the work place…once you do that it is YOU that is in violation of most HR policies.
i agree as far as discussing it at work.. you dont need to come out. just go , and work. if you want to confess to any co workers I would do it AFTER hours.. NOT at work.
I have worked with many gay people over the years. never saw any real problems. Nothing that a "hey I find that offensive" didnt stop.