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Lesbian and Gay Employment Rights (LAGER) has dealt with thousands of cases where homosexuals have been denied the opportunity to be treated fairly in their employment: harassment and victimisation are common; career development and satisfaction are affected. Moreover, many of the entitlements , benefits and perks that come with employment do not extend to people in same-sex relationships, e.g. pension arrangements; removal, transfer and relocation packages.
It is unlawful for an employer to treat someone less favourably than other on the grounds of their sex, race, colour, nationality or ethic origin, but not on the grounds of sexuality. Employers are quite within their rights to decide not to hire, not to promote and even to fire someone because they are homosexual.
A lot of homosexuals know or suspect that they had been discriminated against in applying for work. They were denied a job because they were lesbian or gay.
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