Every year, Lambda Legal’s Help Desk receives calls from members of our community who say that local officials are putting barricades in the way of their annual pride festivals. This article is a reprint of last year’s Ask Lambda Legal: Pride Season.
Q. I just applied for a new job, and am not sure if I should be “out” during the interview process. I don’t think my state protects employees from being discriminated against based on their sexual orientation. Can I be out at my interview or at work without risk of being rejected or fired?
Q: I’m a high school student, and I want to participate in GLSEN’s National Day of Silence. I’m out to my friends, but I'm not sure my teachers would approve. Can I get in trouble?