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US Supreme Court Rules – Federal Law Protects LGBTQ at Work

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{"ops":[{"attributes":{"color":"#000000"},"insert":"On Monday, June 15, 2020, by a vote of 6-3, and for the third time since 2003, the Supreme Court ruled that existing Federal law forbids job discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or transgender status. The ruling takes effect immediately.

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EEOC Proposes New Workplace Anti-Harassment Guidance

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Employers should read the guidance to understand the many forms of harassment — and in particular harassment against any LGBTQ workers, since they are the most recent group to receive protected status. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued proposed language to update its guidance on harassment in the workplace.

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Respect for Marriage Act Signed into Law

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To provide additional context, the Respect for Marriage Act is designed to help protect the primary provisions of two prominent U.S. To provide additional context, the Respect for Marriage Act is designed to help protect the primary provisions of two prominent U.S. Supreme Court cases, United States v.

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Defining and implementing employment equity in the workplace

Business Management Daily

Employment equity is about ensuring visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and other marginalized groups receive equal opportunities for employment and protection from discrimination. However, race-based affirmative action has been banned by the Supreme Court as of June 2023 in most cases.

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Supreme Court Ruling on LGBTQ Bias Issue Impacts Health and Welfare Benefit Plans

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8 steps to stamp out LGBT discrimination

Business Management Daily

For years there have been complaints, court cases, and stories in the media that show just how vulnerable the LGBT population is to discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Supreme Court bars discrimination against LGBT employees.” Supreme Court bars discrimination against LGBT employees.”

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How to Promote Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

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Supreme Court made a historic ruling this week when they ruled that Title VII protections extend to LGBTQ employees. How to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. New research on diversity and inclusion initiatives and how they can lead to higher profitability.