BUS 623
Bostock vs. Clayton County
The University of Arizona Global Campus
BUS 623: Human Capital Management Using Applied Psychology
Bostock v Clayton County
Gerald Bostock was hired in the child welfare services in Clayton County in 2003. As an
employee, Gerald had many positive performance reviews during his tenure at Clayton County.
However, after ten years of employment with Clayton county Gerald, an openly gay male, signed
up for a gay recreational softball league. Garland began to receive backlash after signing up for
the softball league. Gerald was fired shortly after for conduct unbecoming.
Discrimination
Gerald was discriminated against, away till recently was not covered by the constitution. Gerald
was mistreated after joining the softball league. Gerald was later harassed and terminated for his
sexual preference.
Summary
When Gerald originally filed a court case over his termination, his case was quickly thrown out,
stating it was not covered in Title VII. Gerald applied the original case, which was later
presented to the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court reviewed two other cases at the same time
when they reviewed this one, Altitude Express, INC vs. Zarda and R.G & G.R. Harris Funeral
Homes, Inc vs. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. In all three cases, the Supreme
Court used the definition of sex heavily when coming up with the decision. After all three cases,
the Supreme Court added a sexual preference and transgender protections to Title VII.
Bostock vs. Clayton County
The University of Arizona Global Campus
BUS 623: Human Capital Management Using Applied Psychology
Bostock v Clayton County
Gerald Bostock was hired in the child welfare services in Clayton County in 2003. As an
employee, Gerald had many positive performance reviews during his tenure at Clayton County.
However, after ten years of employment with Clayton county Gerald, an openly gay male, signed
up for a gay recreational softball league. Garland began to receive backlash after signing up for
the softball league. Gerald was fired shortly after for conduct unbecoming.
Discrimination
Gerald was discriminated against, away till recently was not covered by the constitution. Gerald
was mistreated after joining the softball league. Gerald was later harassed and terminated for his
sexual preference.
Summary
When Gerald originally filed a court case over his termination, his case was quickly thrown out,
stating it was not covered in Title VII. Gerald applied the original case, which was later
presented to the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court reviewed two other cases at the same time
when they reviewed this one, Altitude Express, INC vs. Zarda and R.G & G.R. Harris Funeral
Homes, Inc vs. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. In all three cases, the Supreme
Court used the definition of sex heavily when coming up with the decision. After all three cases,
the Supreme Court added a sexual preference and transgender protections to Title VII.
