It’s a US government job and my bisexual friend has been told he’d be fired if he discussed his sexuality. I know of the ridiculous Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell mantra of the armed forces but this is a desk job with the census.
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If your friend is discussing it all the time, to the point of annoyance, or in great detail, then the boss is within his/her rights. (Just like if a straight person was constantly discussing their sexuality.) It’s not relevant to the job. But if it’s just talking about the men and women he has dated in routine conversation like anyone talking about dating, then the boss should back off, unless he is saying the same thing to straight employees. It is discrimination.
The rights for federal civilian employees are listed below. Discrimination based on sexual orientation is illegal in federal employment. (Now if they would pass ENDA and make it illegal in all employment.)