Labor Dept. Strengthens Personnel Guidance, Eliminates Gender Stereotypes
The Department of Labor (DOL) today issued updated guidance for its more than 15,000 employees on equal opportunity for transgender workers at DOL.
"Conversion Therapy" Resolution Aims to Protect LGBTQ Youth
Congresswoman Jackie Speier yesterday reintroduced the Stop Harming Our Kids (SHOK) Resolution, the first proposed federal action to put an end to so-called “conversion therapy.” The Stop Harming Our Kids Resolution calls on states to protect mino
The New Landmark EEOC Ruling Explained: Workers Have Right to Restrooms Based on Identity
In a landmark ruling reported last week, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ruled that employees have the right to eq
Win: Georgia to Allow Hormone Therapy for Trans Inmates
Today, the state of Georgia announced it would stop enforcing its blanket denial of new hormone therapy for transgender inmates.
Feds Clarify Restroom Protections for Trans Employees; White House Announces Gender Neutral Restroom
A new Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) decision ruled that denying transgender people access to restrooms or respecting name changes violates federal sex discrimination law.