Since everyone knows that the country of Malta (“Where’s that, Jake?”) is in the vanguard on human rights, and is more enlightened and progressive than, say, an old-fashioned, traditional country
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ALERT! President To Sign Executive Order Re: Sexual Orientation
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Reuters has just reported that “President Barack Obama will sign an executive order barring federal contractors from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.”
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Montana Capital Relies on EEOC Decision To Table Anti-Discrimination Ordinance
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A proposed ordinance in Helena, Montana which would prohibit sexual orientation discrimination is being opposed by those who cite a recent EEOC decision which held that under Title VII discrimination…
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Nebraska Town Rejects Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity Equality Ordinance
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Thanks for this blog entry goes to Cathy Brennan, Esq., whose blog, Gender Identity Watch is a valuable resource. We quote her blog:
"Grand Island City Council rejected Ordinance 9407 to protect people…
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Report Released On State-By-State Laws Regarding Gay and Transgender Employees
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A great resource has been posted online for employers, lawyers, and anyone interested in a compendium of all state laws regarding gay and transgender employees. Written by Jerome Hunt and…
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Landmark Ruling From EEOC Protects Transgendered People
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We have written frequently about various states and municipalities outlawing discrimination in employment against transgendered individuals. (On November 18, 2011 we noted that Massachusetts became the 16th state to outlaw such discrimination, …
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Will Anchorage — Anchorage? — Ban Discrimination Based Upon Sexual Orientation and Transgendered Identity?
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On May 3, 2011 we wrote that Nevada passed a law banning discrimination against transgender individuals, and on November 18, 2011 we wrote that Massachusetts banned such discrimination. And as …
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Transgendered Government Employees Protected
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Great new article on the Glenn v. Brumby case (which we discussed on December 18, 2011) which held that the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution protects transgendered government employees …
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“Gender Identity Disorder” – Transgendered Employee Held Protected By The Constitution
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Massachusetts to become 16th State to provide protections for transgendered individuals
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On Wednesday, the Massachusetts passed and sent to Governor Deval Patrick, a bill–H.3810, which outlaws employment discrimination on the basis of “gender identity.” It is expected that…
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