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Special Class Protections for Self-Alleged Gays: A Question of "Orientation" and Consequences
A public policy analysis
by Tony Marco
Copyright Tony Marco, 1991-1994, all rights reserved

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Wrongful Discharge

Two alleged gay men, a lesbian and a woman (who believes she was perceived to be a lesbian) are suing San Francisco law firm Pettit and Martin, alleging "sexual orientation" discrimination after they were laid off from their jobs as legal secretaries. The firm says they dismissed the plaintiffs and five other employees due to a "downturn in staff requirements" in 1991.
Alleged homosexual Daniel Coulter is suing "French Chef" Julia Child's American Institute of Wine and Food for $3 million. Institute co-founder Richard Graff asserts that Coulter was not selected because his professional background did not meet the needs of the post.

Unlike age, gender and ethnicity, "sexual orientation" is not readily apparent to an employer. How can an employer know if the prospective employee is truly homosexual? How can an employer be protected against "sexual orientation" discrimination claims unfairly lodged by disgruntled employees?

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