Are employers allowed to set different standards or expectations for employees based on their sexual orientation?

No, employers are not allowed to set different standards or expectations for employees based on their sexual orientation. This kind of discrimination is considered unlawful in North Carolina. It is illegal for employers to discriminate against an employee based on their sexual orientation. This protection is covered under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Additionally, North Carolina also has a state law that is similar to Title VII, called the North Carolina Equal Employment Practices Act (NCEEPA), which provides further protection from employment discrimination based on sexual orientation. Under the law, employers must treat all employees equally regardless of their sexual orientation, and it is illegal for employers to discriminate against employees in hiring, firing, promotions, or other terms of employment because of their sexual orientation. Additionally, employers may not harass employees based on their sexual orientation or create a hostile work environment where employees are discriminated against because of their sexual orientation. Employers who violate these laws can be held liable for discrimination and may face serious penalties.

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