On April 27, 2023, the Kansas Legislature overrode Governor Laura Kelly’s veto of Senate Bill (SB) 180, which defines “male” and “female” only by biological sex.
SB 180, described by the Kansas Senate as a “women’s bill...more
Using the correct pronouns and honorifics in the workplace has become an increasingly important part of maintaining an inclusive workplace. At the same time, the sensitive nature of this trend and the many variations of...more
7/12/2022
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On June 15, 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, holding that, pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, covered employers may not...more
7/2/2020
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On June 15, 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, holding that, pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, covered employers may not discriminate...more
6/30/2020
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The recent Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia decision, in which the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that an employer that fires an individual for being gay or transgender violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act...more
6/24/2020
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Bostock v Clayton County Georgia ,
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EEOC v RG & GR Harris Funeral Homes ,
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Gender Identity ,
Hiring & Firing ,
LGBTQ ,
SCOTUS ,
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Sexual Orientation ,
Sexual Orientation Discrimination ,
Title VII ,
Transgender
November and December account for a substantial portion of retail sales—up to 30 percent of annual sales for some businesses. And while there are reports that this holiday shopping season has been delayed due to the...more