Q: The same NY employer fires her female employee because the employer believes that women should date men, but the employee only dates women.  Does the employee have a cognizable claim for discrimination under Title VII?

 

A: No, the Second Circuit has held that Title VII does not proscribe discrimination based on sexual orientation.

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