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British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal Finds Employer Discriminated Against Transgender Employee Based on Their Gender Identity...

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In Nelson v. Goodberry Restaurant Group Ltd. dba Buono Osteria and others, 2021 BCHRT 137, the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal found that a restaurant and its managers that refused to use a server’s pronouns, among...more

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Atlanta Amends Anti-Discrimination Ordinance to Include Protections for Gender Expression and Criminal Histories

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The City Council of Atlanta, Georgia recently passed an ordinance that amends its existing anti-discrimination law to include protection on the basis of “criminal history status” as well as “gender expression.”  The ordinance...more

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Wake County and Raleigh City Expand Non-Discrimination Provisions for Workplaces and Public Areas

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Both Wake County (NC) and Raleigh City (NC) just expanded their non-discrimination provisions to prohibit discrimination against individuals based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, and natural hairstyle in both...more

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Court Ruling Points to Expanded LGBT Anti-Discrimination Protections in China

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In a landmark ruling, a Beijing court ruled in favor of a transgender employee against her employer, a Chinese e-commerce company, interpreting China’s anti-discrimination laws to include protection based on sexual...more

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EEOC Provides Guidance on Reporting Non-Binary Gender Employees

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Over the last few years, many employers have implemented diversity and inclusion programs, whether official or unofficial, emphasizing a work force that includes a wide variety of individuals based on, among other categories,...more

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New City of Pittsburgh Employment Laws

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Thanks to the consistent gridlock we have at the congressional level in Washington, D.C., employment laws are increasingly being passed at the state and local level all over the country, and the City of Pittsburgh has not...more

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State & Local Employment Law Developments: Q1 2019

State and local governments are increasingly regulating the workplace. Although it is not possible to discuss all state and local laws, this update provides an overview of recent and upcoming legislative developments to help...more

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The BakerHostetler Quarterly New York Employment Law Newsletter - Spring 2019

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Welcome to the Spring edition of The BakerHostetler Quarterly New York Employment Law Newsletter. We are pleased to share our analysis of some key employment trends, in-depth discussions regarding recent developments and what...more

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Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA) Takes Effect in New York

On February 24, 2019, the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA) became effective in the state of New York. GENDA bars discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of “gender identity or expression,”...more

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New York City And State Expand Protections For Transgender, Non-Binary, Gender Non-Conforming Workers

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Protections for transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming employees in New York have been given a boost. Significant changes to the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) will expand the scope of prohibited...more

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NY City Commission On Human Rights Adopts Rules On Gender Identity And Expression

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The New York City Commission on Human Rights (the Commission) recently adopted new rules addressing discrimination based on gender identity or expression under the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). These new rules,...more

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Transgender Discrimination Outlawed in New York

On January 25, 2019, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA), which prohibits discrimination based on gender identity or expression. Under the law, “gender identity...more

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Ten New Employment Laws for New York Employers: Have You Fully Updated Your Employee Handbook Yet?

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New York State and New York City started and ended 2018 and started 2019 by enacting ten worker protections that mandate additional requirements for New York employers. If you have not already done so, now is a good time to...more

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New York Updates Laws to Address Discrimination Based on Gender Identity and Expression

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On January 25, 2019, Governor Cuomo signed the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act, known as “GENDA.” ...more

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Governor Cuomo Signs Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA) into New York Law

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After nearly 16 years of legislative efforts, the New York State Legislature passed the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (“GENDA” or “Law”), explicitly adding “gender identity or expression” as a protected class under...more

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New York Legislature Adds Gender Identity as Protected Class, While Issue Remains Unclear Under Federal Law

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On January 15, 2019 legislators in New York passed the Gender Non-Discrimination Act (or "GENDA"). GENDA, which had been pending before the state legislature for more than 15 years, was formally signed by Governor Cuomo last...more

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New York State (Finally) Passes Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act

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Last week, following 16 years of discussion and debate, the New York state legislature finally passed the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA). The act would amend the state New York Human Rights Law to prohibit...more

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New York Passes GENDA: Discrimination Now Prohibited Based on Gender Identity or Expression

On January 15, 2019, the New York legislature passed the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (“GENDA”). GENDA, which faced more than a decade of impasse in the State Senate, now awaits Governor Cuomo’s expected...more

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Changes to New York State’s Sexual Harassment Laws: What Employers Need to Know

New York employers are subject to several new laws enacted this year aimed at combating sexual harassment in the workplace. In New York, sexual harassment includes harassment not only on the basis of sex, but also on the...more

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