Most workplaces have written business policies that are discussed frequently and openly and are expected to be followed. But unfortunately with this specific issue that is not always the case. A workplace issue can only be an “issue” if there are rules and regulations specifically stating the difference between right and wrong pertaining directly to the issue. When it comes to discrimination due to sexual orientation most states have yet to pass laws making it …showed first 75 words of 722 total…

…showed last 75 words of 722 total…already recommended ENDA to full senate and now we can only wait with bated breath for the passing of the Act through full senate. No man or woman should ever feel they have to hide anything about themselves around fellow co-workers. This problem will not be automatically fixed once the Employment Non-Discrimination Act passes, the problem lies within the workers and their non-educated beliefs. Quoted from the US Dept of Energy article, “Silence becomes shame.”