employment discrimination

November 6, 2015

DC Office of Human Rights' report shows discrimination against transgender job applicants

This report is the first government-run resume testing project in the nation to study ‪discrimination against ‪‎transgender and gender non-conforming job applicants.

December 1, 2014

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

#SouthernStories for #GivingTuesday: Brian Martin

In 2013, Brian Martin was harassed and fired from his job in Atlanta. He continues to share his story, even as he has found a much more accepting workplace.

August 24, 2014

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

One year later, MTV follows up with fired gay Christian student

Last year's VMA's inspired Stephen Lovegrove to go public about being a gay Christian, a decision which cost him his job at Charleston Southern University in South Carolina. For this year's VMA's, MTV did a follow up with Stephen, diving further into how his life has changed, and some of the causes that are important to him.

August 15, 2014

by Jay Pulitano, Faith Issues Intern

Gay music director fired by Catholic church for announcing engagement

Colin Collette, of Holy Family Catholic Church was fired for announcing his engagement.

July 18, 2014

by Jay Pulitano, Faith Issues Intern

Catholic church fires woman from her dream job of feeding and helping hungry families because she is married to another woman

Colleen Simon had her dream job at a Catholic church in Kansas City, Missouri before the church - St. Francis Xavier Church – fired her for being married to another woman. Today, Simon is standing up against this injustice and filing a lawsuit against the Kansas City Diocese.

July 8, 2014

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

Transgender woman suing Hobby Lobby for refusing her access to the women's restroom

Meggan Sommerville, a 16-year employee of the company's store in Aurora, filed a complaint with the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) in April 2011 alleging discrimination in employment and in public accommodation, and her lawsuit is still pending.

September 11, 2013

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

Judge rules to allow former New York teacher's anti-transgender discrimination lawsuit

In a case of alleged discrimination, a New York judge has denied the motion of a Catholic school in Queens to dismiss charges brought by former teacher Marla Krolikowskii, who says she was fired after coming out as transgender.

June 10, 2013

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

Organization to address employment and career advancement for transgender people

The Association of Transgender Professionals (ATP), an organizaiton serving people with non-conforming gender expressions and identities who seek to advance their professional careers, has been endorsed by a national advisory board of voluntary leaders and allies, and will officially launch this week.

February 22, 2013

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

Costs of Anti-Trans Discrimination: Trans People Speak To CNN Money

Today, CNNMoney.com is featuring the voices of transgender people facing inordinate financial burdens through unemployment, healthcare costs and homelessness, just because of who they are.

November 15, 2012

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

Local New Mexico Media Reports On Anti-Transgender Discrimination Case During Transgender Awareness Week #TAW12

A transgender woman in New Mexico has filed a lawsuit against her employer for allegedly forcing her out of her job through anti-transgender harassment and bullying.

employment discrimination

DC Office of Human Rights' report shows discrimination against transgender job applicants

#SouthernStories for #GivingTuesday: Brian Martin

One year later, MTV follows up with fired gay Christian student

Gay music director fired by Catholic church for announcing engagement

Catholic church fires woman from her dream job of feeding and helping hungry families because she is married to another woman

Transgender woman suing Hobby Lobby for refusing her access to the women's restroom

Judge rules to allow former New York teacher's anti-transgender discrimination lawsuit

Organization to address employment and career advancement for transgender people

Costs of Anti-Trans Discrimination: Trans People Speak To CNN Money

Local New Mexico Media Reports On Anti-Transgender Discrimination Case During Transgender Awareness Week #TAW12

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