Re:Amazon, Apple and Google Cut Off Parler
by kibwen on Sunday January 10, 2021 @12:27AM
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> sexual and gender identities are protected classes in the United States
This isn't the case at the federal level, which is why the "gay wedding cake" event could be settled in favor of the bakers. It's currently up to individual states to determine whether sexual orientation, etc. is a protected class.
"U.S. federal law protects individuals from discrimination or harassment based on the following nine protected classes: sex, race, age, disability, color, creed, national origin, religion, or genetic information. [...] Although it is not required by federal law, state law and employer policies may also protect employees from harassment or discrimination based on marital status or sexual orientation."
This isn't the case at the federal level, which is why the "gay wedding cake" event could be settled in favor of the bakers. It's currently up to individual states to determine whether sexual orientation, etc. is a protected class.
"U.S. federal law protects individuals from discrimination or harassment based on the following nine protected classes: sex, race, age, disability, color, creed, national origin, religion, or genetic information. [...] Although it is not required by federal law, state law and employer policies may also protect employees from harassment or discrimination based on marital status or sexual orientation."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protected_group