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- Dec 11 2017
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- Sexual Orientation Discrimination, Uncategorized
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Hively Safe for Now: SCOTUS Refuses to Address Workplace Sexual Orientation Circuit Split
As some of you may recall, in April of 2017, the Seventh Circuit issued a HUGELY important decision, ruling that a federal anti-discrimination statute prohibits sexual orientation discrimination in the workplace. If you missed it or want to understand more fully how this decision helped create a workplace sexual orientation circuit split, take a look at our blog post on …
Federal Law and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Can you believe in 2016 that it is still legal under federal law to discriminate against someone at work because of their sexual orientation discrimination? Us either.
I have a bulletin Board above my desk. For years now (I can’t remember how many) I’ve had a bumper sticker pinned to it that says, “Pass ENDA now.” ENDA is a bill that …
- Mar 7 2016
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- Blog, Sexual Orientation Discrimination, Workplace Discrimination
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EEOC Sues for Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Argues Sexual Orientation Discrimination Prohibited by Title VII
Last week, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) took a big step forward in protecting employees from sexual orientation discrimination and harassment in the workplace. In U.S. EEOC v. Scott Medical Health Center, P.C. and U.S. EEOC v. IFCO Systems North America, two cases filed last week in Pennsylvania and Maryland respectively, the …
- Nov 7 2013
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- Blog, Legislative Advocacy, Sexual Orientation Discrimination, Workplace Discrimination
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Senate to Pass Employment Non-Discrimination Act
Debate Ended on Employment Non-Discrimination Act; Time for a Vote!
On Monday, the U.S. Senate voted 61-30 to end debate on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (a bill which would prohibit workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity) and bring it up for a vote. The full Senate is expected to consider the bill today for the first time since …
- Jul 10 2013
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- Blog, Legislative Advocacy, Sexual Orientation Discrimination, Workplace Discrimination
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Employment Non-Discrimination Act Up for Senate Vote
Show Your Support for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act!
I just wanted to drop a quick line to say how excited we are that ENDA has been passed out of committee by an overwhelming majority (15 to 7, including at least two Republican supporters). ENDA is short-hand for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act which aims to make discrimination on the basis of LGBT status unlawful.
Now …
- Apr 8 2010
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- Blog, Legislative Advocacy, Sexual Orientation Discrimination
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Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA)
Tell your U.S. representative to help pass ENDA now!
Imagine getting fired. Not because you aren’t good at your job. Not because you show up late or slack off.
Imagine getting fired solely because you’re lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. In most states that is fully legal.
We are pushing for a vote on the bill that would end this injustice soon after …
