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Is there at least some explicit legislative prohibition of workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation?

Does legislation explicitly prohibit discrimination in hiring or recruitment on the basis of sexual orientation?

Does legislation explicitly guarantee equal pay on the basis of sexual orientation?

Does legislation explicitly prohibit discrimination in promotions and/or demotions on the basis of sexual orientation?

Does legislation explicitly prohibit discrimination in access to employer-provided training on the basis of sexual orientation?

Does legislation explicitly prohibit discrimination in terminations on the basis of sexual orientation?

Does legislation explicitly prohibit indirect discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation?

Are employers required to take steps to prevent workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation?

What types of retaliation are prohibited for reporting workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation?

Is retaliation prohibited for participating in workplace investigations of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation?

Is there a prohibition of workplace sexual harassment based on sexual orientation?