LGBTQIA+ employees in India face a significant risk of harassment and discrimination in the workplace. The Indian LGBT Workplace Climate Survey 2016 by Varta Trust, a leading LGBTQIA+ rights organisation, found that 40 per cent of LGBTQIA+ respondents reported experiencing harassment, and over 50 per cent feared termination due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. These findings align with global trends documented by the Williams Institute at UCLA. Their research published in 2021 suggests that up to 38 per cent of LGBTQIA+ workers worldwide experience verbal harassment due to their sexual orientation or identity. 

The situation is particularly dire for transgender individuals in India. A 2017 report by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) focuses on the widespread denial of employment opportunities for transgender people. The document reveals a staggering 92 per cent of transgender people are denied the right to work.