Marin is a lesbian and employed by Jimenez Construction as a welder. She is frequently subjected to verbal abuse by her co-workers, who think that welding is a man's job. Marin is called vulgar names and she is exposed to nude pictures of women on the walls. Marin's co-workers do not know that she is a lesbian. Marin complained to her supervisor who told her that she should work on being a "team player." Marin eventually quit her job.

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Marin is a lesbian and employed by Jimenez Construction as a welder. She is frequently subjected to verbal abuse by her co-workers, who think that welding is a man's job. Marin is called vulgar names and she is exposed to nude pictures of women on the walls. Marin's co-workers do not know that she is a lesbian. Marin complained to her supervisor who told her that she should work on being a "team player." Marin eventually quit her job.

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Marin can have a claim for discrimination under Title VII because she experienced gender-based harassment. The fact that she is a lesbian is not directly relevant in this case, but the harassment is based on her co-workers' view that welding is a man's job and that women should not be doing it. Therefore, it can be considered sex discrimination under Title VII. Quitting does not necessarily preclude her from bringing a claim of discrimination.

Marin Is a Lesbian and Employed by Jimenez Construction as a Welder