Tag: transgender rights

New Massachusetts law to expand transgender protection

By Massachusetts Employment Law Letter Jul 11, 2016 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jul 11, 2016

by Stefanie M. Renaud Massachusetts law has prohibited discrimination against transgender people in employment and housing since 2011, but a new law taking effect on October 1 will expand transgender protections to places of public accommodation. On July 8, Governor Charles Baker signed into law a bill that prohibits discrimination against persons because of their […]

NC General Assembly does more than just invalidate Charlotte’s LGBT ordinance

By North Carolina Employment Law Letter Mar 24, 2016 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Mar 24, 2016

by Richard L. Rainey On Wednesday night, the North Carolina General Assembly passed House Bill (HB) 2, which was then signed by Governor Pat McCrory. While HB 2 was prompted by the desire to overturn Charlotte’s recently enacted ordinance that banned discrimination against LGBT people in the provision of public accommodations and allowed transgender individuals […]

Maryland governor signs transgender rights bill

By Tony Kessler May 15, 2014 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 15, 2014

by Kevin C. McCormick Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley has signed a bill that prohibits discrimination against transgender citizens in employment, housing, credit, and public accommodations. The Fairness for All Marylanders Act, which was passed by the legislature on March 27 and signed into law on May 15, adds “gender identity” to the Maryland laws that […]