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Supreme Court Declines to Hear Case Regarding Gender Dysphoria’s Status Under the Americans with Disabilities Act

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On June 30, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States declined to weigh in on whether gender dysphoria can qualify as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), allowing to stand the Fourth Circuit’s...more

DirectEmployers Association

OFCCP Week In Review: September 2022

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 Cynthia L. Hackerott. In today’s edition,...more

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Gender Dysphoria is Not Excluded from Coverage under ADA, Fourth Circuit Rules

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Gender dysphoria is not excluded from the broad definition of “disability” protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a divided panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has held....more

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The Fourth Circuit is First to Rule that ADA Protects Gender Dysphoria

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On August 16, 2022, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued a landmark decision, Williams v. Kincaid, finding that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act protect individuals with...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

This 'n' That In Labor And Employment Law

Here's what's been going on this week. Some noteworthy labor and employment developments from the past week, in no particular order: Court rules against Christian teacher who wouldn't use kids' names, preferred...more

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LGBTQ Employees Can Sue for Termination – What Other Employment Policies Do You Now Need to Review?

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A few weeks ago, we told you the story of Hannah and Bob, and the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark holding that under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, it is impossible to discriminate against a person for being gay,...more

DirectEmployers Association

OFCCP Week In Review: June 2020 #3

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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Gender Identity and Special Education

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With the number of students who identify as gender non-conforming on the rise, many educators have questions regarding the supports and services that may be available to such students. This year at IAASE, Jennifer Smith and...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Are Transgender Employees Disabled under the ADA?

There has been a lot of discussion over the last year about whether transgender employees are protected against sex discrimination under Title VII—but what about against disability discrimination under the Americans with...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Transgender Employees May Be Entitled To Protection From Discrimination Under The ADA

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Of late, we have recently written quite a bit about the ever-changing legal landscape regarding protections for LGBTQ employees. Most of the authority we explored involved whether or not sexual orientation (as well as gender...more

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Federal Judge Rules that Transgender Employee's ADA Claim May Proceed

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On May 18, 2017, in the first decision of its kind, the Eastern District of Pennsylvania held that transgender people are not categorically barred from protection by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) if they suffer...more

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With the Election (Mercifully) Behind Us, What Will a Trump Administration Mean for Employers?

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The 2016 Presidential election was arguably the most contentious, unpredictable, and politically polarizing race in this nation's history. The contours of the electoral map changed by the hour in the days leading up to...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Retailer - Spring 2016

NEWS & ANALYSIS - Hiring 101 for Retail Employers - Hiring good employees is a challenge, especially in the retail industry. But by following a few tips, you can make better decisions and reduce your risk of...more

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The Second Obama Term: New Employment Protections for LGBT Individuals Possible

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President Barack Obama's second term will likely bring new employment protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. President Barack Obama's election in 2008 ushered in a period of increased...more

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