Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Transgender Issue Plays Key Role in Anti-Bias Legislation

Workforce Management

The latest version of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act is likely to include both sexual orientation and gender identity, unlike some past iterations of the federal bill. But including transgenders will make ENDA’s passage more uncertain. By James Walsh
March 2011

Gender identity has become the most controversial flashpoint in the continuing debate over national employment protections for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender workers.
The latest version of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, expected to be introduced this year, is likely to include both sexual orientation and gender identity, unlike some past iterations of the federal bill. But including transgenders will likely stir up more intense opposition and make ENDA’s passage more uncertain.

Full Story: http://www.workforce.com/archive/feature/legal/transgender-issue-plays-key-role-anti-bias-legislation/index.php

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