Wanda, who is transgender, is hired without her employer knowing that she is transgender. The employer is a transporter of agricultural products engaged in interstate commerce and employs over 300 employees. The CEO of the employer describes himself as a “pro-life Christian”, and thinks “homosexuality” should be a crime. When he learns Wanda is transgender, he fires her, stating that the company would be embarrassed if consumers knew it employed a transgender person and because he personally abhors homosexuality. Does Wanda have a claim under the Civil Rights Act? Why or why not.

Wanda, who is transgender, is hired without her employer knowing that she is transgender. The employer is a transporter of agricultural products engaged in interstate commerce and employs over 300 employees. The CEO of the employer describes himself as a “pro-life Christian”, and thinks “homosexuality” should be a crime. When he learns Wanda is transgender, he fires her, stating that the company would be embarrassed if consumers knew it employed a transgender person and because he personally abhors homosexuality. Does Wanda have a claim under the Civil Rights Act? Why or why not.