Only federal laws can be written that prohibit employers from discriminating against employees and job applicants based on their sexual orientation or gender identity; state laws and city and county ordinances do not apply to sexual orientation or gender identity discrimination.

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This statement is false. Currently, 22 states and Washington D.C. have laws that prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Additionally, many cities and counties across the United States have their own ordinances that protect against such discrimination. However, there is no federal law that specifically prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

Only Federal Laws Can Be Written That Prohibit Employers from Discriminating