How do state laws and the EEOC protect individuals from discrimination in the workplace based on their sexual orientation and gender identity?

a$)$ The $50$ States protect gender identity but the EEOC does not

b$)$ The EEOC protects gender identity but not all $50$ States do

c$)$ Both the EEOC and all $50-$ States protect gender identity

d$)$ Neither the EEOC or the $50$ States explicitly protect gender identity