Alex, an employee at your company, approaches you with concerns about being discriminated against due to their sexual orientation. As an HR professional, how do you handle the situation? Alex, an employee at your company, approaches you with concerns about being discriminated against due to their sexual orientation. As an HR professional, how do you handle the situation? Explain that sexual orientation is not covered by Title VII protections. Recommend that Alex tries to sort it out informally with the colleague in question. Begin a formal investigation to ensure compliance with the Civil Rights Act and company policies. Suggest that Alex might be happier working elsewhere