Toby Is a Transsexual,and He Is Actively Transitioning

question 47

Multiple Choice

Toby is a transsexual,and he is actively transitioning.He informed his supervisor that he will start to live and dress as a woman after his gender reassignment surgery.His supervisor calls Toby deviant and fires him.Which of the following holds true in this scenario?

• A) Toby's termination violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 if the discharge was based on gender identity.
• B) Toby's termination violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 only if he was harassed based on his sexual orientation.
• C) Toby's termination does not violate any state law if his state has a gender identity statute.
• D) Toby's termination does not violate any federal law if the discharge was based on gender discrimination.

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