Tag: HRC
Labor Department to Protect Transgender Workers from Employment Discrimination
Yesterday the Department of Labor announced that it would be updating enforcement protocols and anti-discrimination guidance clarifying the reach of the federal non-discrimination laws enforced by the Department and ensuring full protection for transgender individuals covered by these laws.
HRC Statement on the Supreme Court Ruling in Hobby Lobby
Today the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling in two cases, collectively known as the Hobby Lobby case, in which the Justices were asked to decide whether requiring a corporation to provide insurance coverage that includes contraception under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a “substantial burden” on the corporation, and violates Christian business owners’ religious freedom rights.
Putin’s Anti-LGBT Law Turns One
In advance of the one-year anniversary of Russia’s notorious anti-LGBT law, last Friday the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation released a new report highlighting deeply disturbing trends of harassment, investigations, arrests, and acts of violence against LGBT Russians that have followed in its wake.
Human Rights Campaign Endorses Susan Collins for U.S. Senate
Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) announced that it is endorsing U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) for reelection to the United States Senate. HRC is the America’s largest civil rights organisation and represents more than 1.5 million members and supporters nationwide working to achieve equality for LGBT Americans.
Luxembourg Passes Marriage Equality Legislation
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today commended the government of Luxembourg for passing legislation that will make it the 19th nation to grant full marriage rights to all of its citizens.
HRC to Secretary Kerry: In Meeting Today, Hold Uganda Accountable
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation, today urged Secretary of State John Kerry to directly raise the United States’ vehement opposition to Uganda’s recent enactment of state-sponsored homophobia and transphobia in his meeting this afternoon with Ugandan Foreign Minister Sam Kutesa.