Personal Stories of Workplace Discrimination
Polling shows that most Americans believe transgender people are already protected from discrimination at work. But the reality is that transgender people can face harassment, unsafe working conditions and even firing—simply because of their gender. Hear from real people who have faced life-changing problems simply by being open and honest in the workplace.
Diane
Diane Schroer served 25 years in the Army Special Forces as a key strategist on homeland security. After she retired from the military, Diane was offered a government job as a counter-terrorism expert. But when she told her employers that she was transgender, they decided not to offer Diane the job after all.
Lauren
Lauren Jansen, a 24-year employee at an equipment company in Iowa, was fired when she began to transition from male to female. Despite Lauren’s loyal years of service and excellent job performance, her company decided that transgender people were not welcome in her workplace.
James
James Halleman works as a steel safety engineer in Pennsylvania. When he came out in his workplace, James faced harassment from his bosses and co-workers—and even found himself fearing for his own safety.
Antonia
Antonia Gilligan worked as a water quality monitor, keeping toxic substances and asbestos out of America’s schools. But when she began to transition from male to female, her employers relieved her of all management responsibilities. And when she suffered harassment and discrimination from her co-workers, Antonia was forced to quit.
