Harassment does not have to be of a sexual nature, however, and can include offensive remarks about a person's sex, including the person's sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy. Harassment can include 'sexual harassment' such as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature. It is unlawful to harass a person because of that person's sex, including the person's sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy. The law forbids discrimination when it comes to any aspect of employment, including hiring, firing, pay, job assignments, promotions, layoff, training, fringe benefits, and any other term or condition of employment. For more information about LGBTQ+-related sex discrimination claims, see Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination. Sex discrimination involves treating someone (an applicant or employee) unfavorably because of that person's sex, including the person's sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy.ĭiscrimination against an individual because of gender identity, including transgender status, or because of sexual orientation is discrimination because of sex in violation of Title VII.

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