1. Edward Taylor Al Renner Lois Robinson

2.  Define Sexual Orientation  Impact on the workplace  Political implications  Financial implications  Moral/Ethical implications  Questions

3.  Heterosexual  Homosexual  Bisexual  Transgender

4.  Legal Challenges ◦ Absence of Legislation  Practical Challenges ◦ Create an Environment that Values Diversity ◦ Preventing Sexual Orientation Discrimination

5.  No – Federal or Ohio private employment protection based on sexual orientation & gender identity  Yes – Federal public employment protection based on sexual orientation & gender identity  Yes - Ohio public employment protection based on sexual orientation & gender identity  Ohio House Bill 176 – if passed, will provide Ohio private employment protection

6.  Sends an affirming message to the estimated $660 billion annual domestic GLBT consumer market.  Unfairness in the workplace costs U.S. employers $64 billion annually  GAO estimates $200 million loss from DADT  GAO found “relatively few” complaints in states with a law making it illegal to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation.

7.  States that prohibit sexual orientation discrimination.  Antidiscrimination Laws/States  Local Laws/Cities & Counties

8.  The implications  Executive Order  How companies disclose protection from discrimination against sexual orientation.