In many parts of the country, workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity is not expressly banned. That means you can still be fired for being lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. The Americans with Disabilities Act and other state laws protect people with HIV from discrimination, but discrimination continues because of confidentiality breaches, unjustified fears about transmission and employers' refusals to provide reasonable accommodations.

Meanwhile, almost 90 percent of Americans believe workplace discrimination is wrong. Here’s what you can do to help stop it.