• Gender or Sex
• Gender Identity
• Sexual Orientation

Gender or Sex

Sex Discrimination involves treating someone (an applicant or employee) unfavorably because of that person’s gender. The Equal Pay Act, Pregnancy Discrimination in Employment Act and sexual harassment (quid pro quo and hostile work environment) all fall under this category.

For more information:
http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/types/sex.cfm
http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/types/sexual_harassment.cfm
http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/types/pregnancy.cfm
http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/types/equalcompensation.cfm

Gender Identity

Discrimination on the basis of gender identity is prohibited at the University of Houston.

Sexual Orientation

Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is prohibited at the University of Houston.