A Practice Note addressing discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity or gender expression under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII). This Note discusses how courts and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) have interpreted claims made by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) plaintiffs under Title VII, including claims involving various adverse employment actions, harassment based on gender stereotyping, and same-sex sexual harassment. For additional information about discrimination under state law, see Anti-Discrimination Laws: State Q&A Tool and Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression Discrimination State and Local Laws Chart: Overview.