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News & Analysis as of May 19, 2013

N.Y. Legislature Introduces Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence

by Lisa Lewis | Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 2/26/2013

The N.Y. State Senate and Assembly recently introduced “competing” bills both targeting increased employment protections for victims of domestic violence. The bills each provide various measures of job security for employees...more

Proposed “Homeless Person’s Bill Of Rights And Fairness Act” Will Have Huge Impact On Government And Business

by Keith Paul Bishop | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 1/17/2013

California’s Unruh Civil Rights Act, Civil Code Section 51, generally provides that all persons within California are free and equal, regardless of their sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability,...more

Cities Act To Protect LGBT Citizens When States Won’t

by Aaron Kase | Lawyers.com on 12/17/2012

The city council of Boise, Idaho voted this month to extend anti-discrimination protections for sexual orientation and gender identity in housing, employment and public accommodations to its residents, the second city to...more

Report From Counsel: Insights and Developments in the Law - Fall 2012

by Archer Norris PLC on 11/8/2012

In This Issue: - Criminal Background Checks on Employees - Lottery Winnings and Gift Taxes - Fair Housing Act Doesn’t Apply to Roommates - Land Purchasers Get Money Back - LLC Member Personally Liable -...more

New California Employment Laws Signed by Governor Brown

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 10/15/2012

On September 30, 2012, Governor Jerry Brown signed into law several bills applicable to California employers that were passed by the Legislature during its 2011-2012 regular session. We are providing this brief summary to...more

Massachusetts Transgender Equal Rights Bill

by Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP on 4/12/2012

Govenor Patrick recently signed into law “An Act Relative to Gender Identity”. The Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity in a variety of areas, including education, housing, credit and employment. ...more

Massachusetts Enacts Law Prohibiting Discrimination Against Transgendered Individuals

by Foley Hoag LLP on 12/5/2011

Last week, Governor Deval Patrick signed into law “An Act Relative to Gender Identity,” also known as the Massachusetts Transgender Equal Rights Bill. This law, which will go into effect in July 2012, extends the state’s...more

Massachusetts Enacts Transgender Equal Rights Bill

by Ropes & Gray LLP on 11/29/2011

On November 23, 2011, Governor Patrick signed into law House Bill 3810, “An Act Relative To Gender Identity.” The new law protects transgender individuals from discrimination in housing, education, employment and credit by...more