Tag Archives: Transgender

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

By Saima Sheikh on January 23, 2019 Posted in Discrimination, New York

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 discrimination on the basis of gender identity or expression in housing, employment and public accommodations. The act defines gender identity … Continue Reading

Transgender Issues in the Law and in the Workplace

By Fanny Ferdman and Amanda Van Hoose Garofalo on September 21, 2016 Posted in Discrimination

UPDATE: On Friday, October 28, 2016, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in the Fourth Circuit case arising out of Virginia, which was discussed in our Sept. 21, 2016 blog post. The Fourth Circuit case related to a high school student’s ability to use the bathroom of the sex with which he identifies. In August, the Court also … Continue Reading