Civil Rights Act

December 18, 2014

by Alexandra Bolles, Associate Director, Campaigns & External Engagement

Justice Department moves to protect transgender employees

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced today that the Justice Department will now consider transgender workers as protected by the Civil Rights Act of 1964 under Title VII.

July 2, 2014

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

U.S. Dept. of Labor to issue guidelines clarifying Title VII protections for transgender employees

In a recent post on the U.S. Department of Labor's website, Secretary Tom Perez announced forthcoming guidelines that will clarify the provision of full protection under federal non-discrimination laws for transgender individuals.

Civil Rights Act

Justice Department moves to protect transgender employees

U.S. Dept. of Labor to issue guidelines clarifying Title VII protections for transgender employees

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Civil Rights Act

Justice Department moves to protect transgender employees

U.S. Dept. of Labor to issue guidelines clarifying Title VII protections for transgender employees