Local Employment Non-Discrimination Ordinances
Local employment non-discrimination ordinances protect people from being unfairly fired, not hired, or discriminated against in the workplace by private employers on the basis of gender identity.
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100% of state population is protected from employment discrimination based on gender identity (statewide protection) | |
50-59% of state population is protected from employment discrimination based on gender identity through local ordinances (see note) | |
25-49% of state population is protected from employment discrimination based on gender identity through local ordinances (see note) | |
1-24% of state population is protected from employment discrimination based on gender identity through local ordinances (see note) | |
0% state population is protected from employment discrimination based on gender identity through local ordinances (see note) | |
State explicitly bans cities and counties from passing nondiscrimination provisions (see note) |
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Local employment non-discrimination ordinances protect people from being unfairly fired, not hired, or discriminated against in the workplace by private employers on the basis of sexual orientation.
Click here for a list of city and county ordinances by state.
100% of state population is protected from employment discrimination based on sexual orientation (statewide protection) | |
50-55% of state population is protected from employment discrimination based on sexual orientation through local ordinances | |
25-49% of state population is protected from employment discrimination based on sexual orientation through local ordinances | |
1-24% of state population is protected from employment discrimination based on sexual orientation through local ordinances | |
0% state population is protected from employment discrimination based on sexual orientation through local ordinances | |
State explicitly bans cities and counties from passing nondiscrimination provisions (see note) |
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Alabama
0% of people living in Alabama are covered by local ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on gender identity, and 0% are covered by local ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. Currently, 0 counties out of 67 have ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, as do 0 cities; 0 counties out of 67 have ordinances that explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression, as do 0 cities. This data was collected in conjunction with the Equality Federation.
Alaska
41% of people living in Alaska are covered by local ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on gender identity, and 41% are covered by local ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. Currently, 1 counties out of 18 have ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, as do 1 cities; 1 counties out of 18 have ordinances that explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression, as do 1 cities. This data was collected in conjunction with ACLU Alaska.
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Arizona
35% of people living in Arizona are covered by local ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on gender identity, and 35% are covered by local ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. Currently, 0 counties out of 15 have ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, as do 5 cities; 0 counties out of 15 have ordinances that explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression, as do 5 cities. This data was collected in conjunction with the Equality Federation.
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Arkansas
0% of people living in Arkansas are covered by local ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on gender identity, and 0% are covered by local ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. Currently, 0 counties out of 75 have ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, as do 0 cities; 0 counties out of 75 have ordinances that explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression, as do 0 cities. This data was collected in conjunction with NWA Center for Equality.
California
Because California has a state-level non-discrimination law prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, 100% of people living in California are protected from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. As a result, we do not list individual cities and counties which may have passed non-discrimination ordinances.
Colorado
Because Colorado has a state-level non-discrimination law prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, 100% of people living in Colorado are protected from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. As a result, we do not list individual cities and counties which may have passed non-discrimination ordinances.
Connecticut
Because Connecticut has a state-level non-discrimination law prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, 100% of people living in Connecticut are protected from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. As a result, we do not list individual cities and counties which may have passed non-discrimination ordinances.
Delaware
Because Delaware has a state-level non-discrimination law prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, 100% of people living in Delaware are protected from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. As a result, we do not list individual cities and counties which may have passed non-discrimination ordinances. This data was collected in conjunction with the Equality Federation.
District of Columbia
Because District of Columbia has a state-level non-discrimination law prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, 100% of people living in District of Columbia are protected from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. As a result, we do not list individual cities and counties which may have passed non-discrimination ordinances.
Florida
56% of people living in Florida are covered by local ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on gender identity, and 56% are covered by local ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. Currently, 11 counties out of 67 have ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, as do 24 cities; 11 counties out of 67 have ordinances that explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression, as do 24 cities. This data was collected in conjunction with Equality Florida.
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Georgia
4% of people living in Georgia are covered by local ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on gender identity, and 4% are covered by local ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. Currently, 0 counties out of 159 have ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, as do 1 cities; 0 counties out of 159 have ordinances that explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression, as do 1 cities. This data was collected in conjunction with Georgia Equality.
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Hawaii
Because Hawaii has a state-level non-discrimination law prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, 100% of people living in Hawaii are protected from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. As a result, we do not list individual cities and counties which may have passed non-discrimination ordinances.
Idaho
29% of people living in Idaho are covered by local ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on gender identity, and 29% are covered by local ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. Currently, 0 counties out of 44 have ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, as do 12 cities; 0 counties out of 44 have ordinances that explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression, as do 12 cities. This data was collected in conjunction with ACLU of Idaho.
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Illinois
Because Illinois has a state-level non-discrimination law prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, 100% of people living in Illinois are protected from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. As a result, we do not list individual cities and counties which may have passed non-discrimination ordinances.
Indiana
25% of people living in Indiana are covered by local ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on gender identity, and 32% are covered by local ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. Currently, 3 counties out of 92 have ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, as do 14 cities; 2 counties out of 92 have ordinances that explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression, as do 10 cities. This data was collected in conjunction with Indiana Equality.
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Iowa
Because Iowa has a state-level non-discrimination law prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, 100% of people living in Iowa are protected from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. As a result, we do not list individual cities and counties which may have passed non-discrimination ordinances.
Kansas
3% of people living in Kansas are covered by local ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on gender identity, and 3% are covered by local ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. Currently, 0 counties out of 105 have ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, as do 2 cities; 0 counties out of 105 have ordinances that explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression, as do 2 cities. This data was collected in conjunction with Kansas Equality Coalition.
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Kentucky
26% of people living in Kentucky are covered by local ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on gender identity, and 26% are covered by local ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. Currently, 2 counties out of 120 have ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, as do 6 cities; 2 counties out of 120 have ordinances that explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression, as do 6 cities. This data was collected in conjunction with Kentucky Fairness Alliance.
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Louisiana
12% of people living in Louisiana are covered by local ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on gender identity, and 12% are covered by local ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. Currently, 0 counties out of 64 have ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, as do 2 cities; 0 counties out of 64 have ordinances that explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression, as do 2 cities. This data was collected in conjunction with Forum for Equality.
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Maine
Because Maine has a state-level non-discrimination law prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, 100% of people living in Maine are protected from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. As a result, we do not list individual cities and counties which may have passed non-discrimination ordinances.
Maryland
Because Maryland has a state-level non-discrimination law prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, 100% of people living in Maryland are protected from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. As a result, we do not list individual cities and counties which may have passed non-discrimination ordinances. This data was collected in conjunction with Equality Maryland.
Massachusetts
Because Massachusetts has a state-level non-discrimination law prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, 100% of people living in Massachusetts are protected from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. As a result, we do not list individual cities and counties which may have passed non-discrimination ordinances.
Michigan
21% of people living in Michigan are covered by local ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on gender identity, and 21% are covered by local ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. Currently, 0 counties out of 83 have ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, as do 35 cities; 0 counties out of 83 have ordinances that explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression, as do 34 cities. This data was collected in conjunction with Equality Michigan.
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Minnesota
Because Minnesota has a state-level non-discrimination law prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, 100% of people living in Minnesota are protected from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. As a result, we do not list individual cities and counties which may have passed non-discrimination ordinances.
Mississippi
6% of people living in Mississippi are covered by local ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on gender identity, and 6% are covered by local ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. Currently, 0 counties out of 82 have ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, as do 1 cities; 0 counties out of 82 have ordinances that explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression, as do 1 cities. This data was collected in conjunction with ACLU of Mississippi.
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Missouri
35% of people living in Missouri are covered by local ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on gender identity, and 35% are covered by local ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. Currently, 2 counties out of 115 have ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, as do 12 cities; 2 counties out of 115 have ordinances that explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression, as do 12 cities. This data was collected in conjunction with PROMO.
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Montana
17% of people living in Montana are covered by local ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on gender identity, and 17% are covered by local ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. Currently, 1 counties out of 56 have ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, as do 4 cities; 1 counties out of 56 have ordinances that explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression, as do 4 cities. This data was collected in conjunction with Montana Human Rights Network.
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Nebraska
22% of people living in Nebraska are covered by local ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on gender identity, and 22% are covered by local ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. Currently, 0 counties out of 93 have ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, as do 1 cities; 0 counties out of 93 have ordinances that explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression, as do 1 cities. This data was collected in conjunction with local advocates.
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Nevada
Because Nevada has a state-level non-discrimination law prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, 100% of people living in Nevada are protected from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. As a result, we do not list individual cities and counties which may have passed non-discrimination ordinances.
New Hampshire
Because New Hampshire has a state-level non-discrimination law prohibiting private employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, 100% of people living in New Hampshire are protected from discrimination based on sexual orientation. New Hampshire does not have a state law prohibiting private employment discrimination based on gender identity. As a result, we only list individual cities and counties which may have passed non-discrimination ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity or expression. 0% of people living in New Hampshire are covered by local ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity. Currently, 0 counties out of 10 have ordinances that explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression, as do 0 cities. This data was collected in conjunction with the Equality Federation.
New Jersey
Because New Jersey has a state-level non-discrimination law prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, 100% of people living in New Jersey are protected from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. As a result, we do not list individual cities and counties which may have passed non-discrimination ordinances.
New Mexico
Because New Mexico has a state-level non-discrimination law prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, 100% of people living in New Mexico are protected from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. As a result, we do not list individual cities and counties which may have passed non-discrimination ordinances.
New York
Because New York has a state-level non-discrimination law prohibiting private employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, 100% of people living in New York are protected from discrimination based on sexual orientation. New York does not have a state law prohibiting private employment discrimination based on gender identity. As a result, we only list individual cities and counties which may have passed non-discrimination ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity or expression. 100% of people living in New York are covered by local ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity. Currently, 3 counties out of 62 have ordinances that explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression, as do 7 cities. This data was collected in conjunction with Empire State Pride Agenda.
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North Carolina
0% of people living in North Carolina are covered by local ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on gender identity, and 0% are covered by local ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. Currently, 0 counties out of 100 have ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, as do 0 cities; 0 counties out of 100 have ordinances that explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression, as do 0 cities. This data was collected in conjunction with Equality North Carolina.
North Dakota
0% of people living in North Dakota are covered by local ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on gender identity, and 0% are covered by local ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. Currently, 0 counties out of 53 have ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, as do 0 cities; 0 counties out of 53 have ordinances that explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression, as do 0 cities. This data was collected in conjunction with the Equality Federation.
Ohio
20% of people living in Ohio are covered by local ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on gender identity, and 20% are covered by local ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. Currently, 0 counties out of 88 have ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, as do 16 cities; 0 counties out of 88 have ordinances that explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression, as do 16 cities. This data was collected in conjunction with Equality Ohio.
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Oklahoma
3% of people living in Oklahoma are covered by local ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on gender identity, and 3% are covered by local ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. Currently, 0 counties out of 77 have ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, as do 1 cities; 0 counties out of 77 have ordinances that explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression, as do 1 cities. This data was collected in conjunction with the Equality Federation.
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Oregon
Because Oregon has a state-level non-discrimination law prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, 100% of people living in Oregon are protected from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. As a result, we do not list individual cities and counties which may have passed non-discrimination ordinances.
Pennsylvania
32% of people living in Pennsylvania are covered by local ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on gender identity, and 32% are covered by local ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. Currently, 2 counties out of 67 have ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, as do 33 cities; 2 counties out of 67 have ordinances that explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression, as do 33 cities. This data was collected in conjunction with Equality Pennsylvania.
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Rhode Island
Because Rhode Island has a state-level non-discrimination law prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, 100% of people living in Rhode Island are protected from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. As a result, we do not list individual cities and counties which may have passed non-discrimination ordinances.
South Carolina
1% of people living in South Carolina are covered by local ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on gender identity, and 1% are covered by local ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. Currently, 0 counties out of 46 have ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, as do 1 cities; 0 counties out of 46 have ordinances that explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression, as do 1 cities. This data was collected in conjunction with South Carolina Equality.
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South Dakota
0% of people living in South Dakota are covered by local ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on gender identity, and 0% are covered by local ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. Currently, 0 counties out of 66 have ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, as do 0 cities; 0 counties out of 66 have ordinances that explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression, as do 0 cities. This data was collected in conjunction with Equality South Dakota.
Tennessee
0% of people living in Tennessee are covered by local ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on gender identity, and 0% are covered by local ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. Currently, 0 counties out of 95 have ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, as do 0 cities; 0 counties out of 95 have ordinances that explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression, as do 0 cities. This data was collected in conjunction with Tennessee Transgender Political Coalition.
Texas
12% of people living in Texas are covered by local ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on gender identity, and 12% are covered by local ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. Currently, 0 counties out of 254 have ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, as do 4 cities; 0 counties out of 254 have ordinances that explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression, as do 4 cities. This data was collected in conjunction with Equality Texas.
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Utah
Because Utah has a state-level non-discrimination law prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, 100% of people living in Utah are protected from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. As a result, we do not list individual cities and counties which may have passed non-discrimination ordinances. This data was collected in conjunction with Equality Utah.
Vermont
Because Vermont has a state-level non-discrimination law prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, 100% of people living in Vermont are protected from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. As a result, we do not list individual cities and counties which may have passed non-discrimination ordinances.
Virginia
0% of people living in Virginia are covered by local ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on gender identity, and 3% are covered by local ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. Currently, 1 counties out of 95 have ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, as do 1 cities; 0 counties out of 95 have ordinances that explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression, as do 0 cities. This data was collected in conjunction with Equality Virginia.
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Washington
Because Washington has a state-level non-discrimination law prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, 100% of people living in Washington are protected from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. As a result, we do not list individual cities and counties which may have passed non-discrimination ordinances.
West Virginia
7% of people living in West Virginia are covered by local ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on gender identity, and 7% are covered by local ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. Currently, 0 counties out of 55 have ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, as do 6 cities; 0 counties out of 55 have ordinances that explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression, as do 6 cities. This data was collected in conjunction with Fairness West Virginia.
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Wisconsin
Because Wisconsin has a state-level non-discrimination law prohibiting private employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, 100% of people living in Wisconsin are protected from discrimination based on sexual orientation. Wisconsin does not have a state law prohibiting private employment discrimination based on gender identity. As a result, we only list individual cities and counties which may have passed non-discrimination ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity or expression. 23% of people living in Wisconsin are covered by local ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity. Currently, 1 counties out of 72 have ordinances that explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression, as do 5 cities. This data was collected in conjunction with Fair Wisconsin.
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Wyoming
6% of people living in Wyoming are covered by local ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on gender identity, and 6% are covered by local ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. Currently, 0 counties out of 23 have ordinances prohibiting private employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, as do 1 cities; 0 counties out of 23 have ordinances that explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression, as do 1 cities. This data was collected in conjunction with the Equality Federation.
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