In most states, employers have the legal right to fire employees for being ______.

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In most states, employers cannot legally fire employees for being pregnant, old, or female as these are protected characteristics under federal laws such as the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. However, protections for LGBTQ+ employees, including those who are gay, have been more variable and dependent on state laws and recent interpretations of federal laws. As of my last update, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2020 that Title VII protects gay and transgender employees from workplace discrimination, but enforcement and awareness can vary, and some states may have previously lacked explicit protections.

In Most States, Employers Have the Legal Right to Fire