Tag: Macy v. Holder
Federal Judge Rules That Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation is Illegal Under Federal Law
In decision, federal judge rules: “There is no more obvious form of sex stereotyping than making a determination that a person should conform to heterosexuality.”
NY Governor Cuomo Takes Bold & Historic Step To Protect Transgender New Yorkers From Discrimination
Governor’s administration will be issuing regulations that determine gender identity is protected under current state non-discrimination laws.
HRC Hails Historic EEOC Ruling on Employment Discrimination
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation, yesterday praised the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for its ruling affirming that it considers employment discrimination based on sexual orientation to be prohibited under the sex discrimination provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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.