In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court decided last week that it is illegal to fire a worker only because they are gay, lesbian or transgender. Previously, more than half of U.S. states did not grant legal protection to workers against dismissal, demotion or under-payment due to sexual orientation or gender identity. News Director Samuel Orozco discussed the repercussions of this ruling with Mónica Trasandes, a spokesperson with GLAAD.
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