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Transgender Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I)

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Five ways to ensure your workplace is inclusive for transgender employees

Employers are increasingly focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, but DEI policies and practices often overlook issues relating to gender identity. This blog post provides suggestions for helping to ensure that...more

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Indian Supreme Court issues guidelines on gender stereotypes

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The Supreme Court of India has issued guidelines on appropriate and inclusive language, as well as fighting gender stereotypes. Here is what employers should know. ...more

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc.

Ensuring Access to Legal Services for the LGBTQ Community Throughout the U.S.

In this episode of On Record PR, Gina Rubel goes on record with Angela Giampolo, the owner of Giampolo Law Group, which services the LGBTQ community for all of their legal needs. Angela is the founder of Caravan of Hope, an...more

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Promoting and protecting LGBTQI+ diversity in the workplace

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17 May was the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia established in 2007 by the European Union. The chosen date commemorates 17 May 1990, the day on which the WHO removed homosexuality from its list...more

A&O Shearman

Employment risks associated with employees bringing their whole selves to work

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Now that diversity and inclusion have been elevated to commercial imperatives, the mantra “bring your whole self to work” is becoming business as usual....more

Venable LLP

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Speaker Series

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With the legal landscape for LGBTQ+ individuals rapidly shifting across the country, partner and chair of LGBTQ @ Venable, Colin Vandell, hosted a discussion to assess some of the welcome, and not so welcome, developments....more

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Understanding the Correct LGBTQIA+ Terms Is Critical to Workplace DEI Efforts

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Using the correct terminology isn’t just about being “woke.” It is about creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected. And getting it wrong, or not paying close enough attention to those in the workplace...more

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Call Me By My Preferred Name and Pronoun – Ways to Create a More Inclusive Environment for Transgender Individuals

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Our last edition contained a review of A Quick & Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns by Archie Bongiovanni and Tristan Jimerson. As my colleagues noted, this book is very helpful in better understanding the journey of an...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Pronouns, Biases, and Diversity in the Workplace

Pronouns in the workplace are used all the time, yet many of us have a hard time normalizing the question, “what pronouns do you use?” or “what pronouns can I use for you?” or even stating “hi, my pronouns are…,”...more

DirectEmployers Association

OFCCP Week In Review: July 2021

The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

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Can Diversity Initiatives, Religious Freedom and LGBTQ+ Rights Co-Exist at Work? Yes, They Can

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Executive Summary: Maintaining a diverse workforce is increasingly necessary for companies to be successful and competitive in the global marketplace. But what happens when diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives collide...more

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Last Gasps and Opening Salvos: The End and Beginning of a New Era in Title IX, Part 2

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President Joseph Biden has been in office for over three weeks, bringing more changes in the realm of Title IX. Where are we now, what do we need to know and do, and what is expected to come? ...more

Baker Donelson

Respecting Our Transgender and Allied Clients and Colleagues

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As transgender awareness and acceptance grow, many of us are becoming aware of an increasing number of transgender people in our personal and professional communities. And as decent people, we want to be respectful, but might...more

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Biden Revokes Trump Executive Order on Diversity and Inclusion, Adopts Policies “Advancing Racial Equity” and Extending LGBT...

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President Biden signed a flurry of executive orders on January 20, 2021, his first day in office, a number of which rescinded or revised the prior administration’s executive orders and policies with regard to equity in the...more

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Diversity “Pride” and a Supreme Court Decision

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Pride Month - June is a time to celebrate many things: the beginning of summer; long, sun-filled days; and LGBT Pride Month, to name a few. For many, the events that take place during the month are a way to recognize the...more

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc.

Understanding Gender Communications in the 21st Century

When I came out of the closet several decades ago, one was simply gay. Then that changed to lesbian for women and gay for men. Then there was the term ally, used to indicate that a person was heterosexual, but a supporter of...more

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Diversity Matters: Note from the Editor - Fall 2015

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The excitement is still evident from the Supreme Court's June decision on marriage equality. Friends, coworkers and clients have made up and changed their minds and reactions to the ruling, all while keeping the social media...more

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That is SO last week - July 2015 #3

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There’s just no rest for employment lawyers this summer. We had another exciting week. The biggest news was the EEOC’s ruling that Title VII prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. The agency found that...more

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