LGBTQ discrimination in the workplace is any type of discrimination or harassment based on an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. This can include but is not limited to things like LGBTQ people:
Being denied a job or promotion
Being harassed at work by co-workers or superiors
Being mistreated at work
Being passed over for assignments or opportunities
Being denied access to restrooms or other facilities that correspond to their gender identity
Being fired or forced to resign because of their sexual orientation or gender identity
Receiving verbal harassment, threats, or slurs related to their LGBTQ status
This type of discrimination can occur in any workplace, regardless of company size or industry. It can also happen at any stage of an individual's employment, from the hiring process to after they have been with a company for many years.