Here Are the 28 States Where You Can Still Be Fired Just for Being LGBTQ

Recently, huge strides were made for the LGBTQ community with the legalization of same-sex marriage in all 50 states. Rainbow flags were waved, banners flew and parades lined the streets – but the fight for equality is not over. 

Discrimination toward members of the LGBTQ community exists loud and not so proud, even in the work force. In fact, 28 states have zero protections for LGBTQ discrimination by employers. According to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), “LGBT workers are often rejected by employers, denied compensation and benefits, or even fired because of who they love or who they are.”

These 28 states still allow for LGBTQ to be fired just for being themselves:

1. Alaska 
2. Idaho
3. Arizona
4. Montana
5. Wyoming
6. North Dakota
7. South Dakota
8. Nebraska
9. Kansas
10. Oklahoma
11. Texas
12. Missouri
13. Louisiana
14. Michigan
15. Indiana
16. Kentucky
17. Mississippi
18. Alabama
19. Ohio
20. Georgia
21. Florida
22. West Virginia
23. Virginia
24. North Carolina
25. South Carolina
26. Pennsylvania
27. Arkansas
28. Tennessee

These last two states, Arkansas and Tennessee, even prevent the passage or enforcement of LGBTQ nondiscrimination laws.

Visit the ACLU website for further information on the fight for equal rights. Also, the Human Rights Campaign strongly promotes and encourages others to support their Equality Act.

Through these websites, find out how you can become involved and defend the rights of those who are treated unjustly.