In 37 states in the United States, someone can be fired just because he or she is gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender (GLBT). Eighteen states ban gay marriage. If two same-sex partners get married in Massachusetts, Spain, Canada, Belgium, the Netherlands, or the United Kingdom, can their company recognize the marriage? Your company offers domestic partnership benefits, but what does it do if the state bars organizations from offering benefits to same-sex couples? An employee is transitioning from male to female; which bathroom should he use?