Coming Out in the Workplace as Bisexual
Coming out to your co-workers can be yet another difficult step. If you decide to be open in the workplace, however, your decision can have a dramatic impact on those around you. For many of your co-workers, you may be the first bisexual they’ve ever encountered.
While deciding whether to come out in your workplace, keep in mind that more and more businesses are welcoming gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees into the workforce, and implementing policies such as domestic partner benefits, non-discrimination ordinances and inclusive diversity training that protect GLBT workers. However, it’s important to keep in mind that only 17 states and the District of Columbia have laws protecting people from employment discrimination based on sexual orientation. It may be a good idea to find out about employment discrimination laws in your state and consult your employer’s written policy on discrimination before deciding whether to come out to your co-workers.