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Is an individual protected if an employer thinks the employee’s sexual orientation is different than it really is and acts on that perception?

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Is an individual protected if an employer thinks the employee’s sexual orientation is different than it really is and acts on that perception?

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Yes. It is illegal for an employer to discriminate against someone based on perceived sexual orientation, even if the perception is wrong. For example, it would be a violation of the law if an employer assumes a man is homosexual and discharges him because of that perception.