During a company picnic, marketing specialist Miriam tells the marketing vice president that she had been a man up until a few years ago. From a legal standpoint, the marketing vice president is advised to ________.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In this situation, the marketing vice president should simply acknowledge the fact and take no action. Gender identity is a protected characteristic under anti-discrimination laws, and Miriam's gender identity should have no bearing on her job performance. Assigning Miriam to a job that does not require customer contact would be discriminatory, and investigating how Miriam applied could lead to potential discrimination claims. Sending Miriam to diversity training would also not be appropriate as it implies that Miriam is the one who needs to change, rather than the company's policies and attitudes.

During a Company Picnic, Marketing Specialist Miriam Tells the Marketing