House Votes to Extend Civil, Labor Rights to LGBTQ Americans; Fate in Senate Uncertain March 1, 2021 By Kevin Freking The Democratic-led House passed a bill Thursday that would enshrine LGBTQ protections in the nation’s labor and civil rights laws,...
LGBTQ Employees Still See Equality Gaps After Supreme Court Ruling on Firing June 23, 2020 By Cathy Bussewitz and Joseph Pisani Even with this week’s Supreme Court ruling, the workplace will be far from equal for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender...
Next LGBT Legal Battle for Supreme Court Will Be Religious Exemptions: Analysis June 16, 2020 By Lawrence Hurley and Jan Wolfe The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling protecting LGBT rights in the workplace sets the stage for another major legal fight over...
Supreme Court Justices Appear Divided Over LGBT Workers’ Rights October 9, 2019 By Greg Stohr and Kimberly Robinson The U.S. Supreme Court appeared divided over whether federal anti-discrimination law protects gay and transgender employees, as the justices heard...
Supreme Court Session Opening This Week Faces Controversial Rights Issues October 7, 2019 By Lawrence Hurley The U.S. Supreme Court kicks off its new term this week, with a major dispute on tap over whether a...
Georgia Sheriff’s Deputy Sues Over Lack Of Transgender Insurance Coverage October 3, 2019 By Keren Landman A sheriff’s deputy in Perry, Ga., filed a lawsuit in federal court Wednesday against the county where she works over...