Finding a good job to support yourself and your family is important, so many aren't especially picky when it comes to agreeing to the conditions of employment beyond working during their agreed on hours and the agreed on rate an receiving any benefits promised. While some jobs have contracts attached to them offering job security, most jobs are considered "at will."
LGBT rights at work: California issues new guidelines
Are employees who identify as transgender protected in the workplace? Until recently in California, the answer was likely no. New guidelines are aiming to change that.