You may choose to consult with an attorney at any time to discuss your options and potential legal remedies — particularly if you are worried about the possibility of being retaliated against for reporting any concerns to your employer or to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
If your employer has an anti-harassment and discrimination policy, you should also follow the specific rules in that policy for how, when, and to whom you are required to report harassment. The law sometimes provides a defense to employers if the harassment victim does not follow the exact procedures outlined in the handbook for reporting harassment.
Laws and interpretations of anti-discrimination policies are constantly changing. In certain settings, employers may also attempt to use their religious affiliation to justify discriminatory behavior towards the LGBTQ+ community.
For the above reasons and more, it is critical to select an attorney specializing in transgender discrimination.