The Bottom Line Firing an employee for being gay, bisexual, transgender or transitioning is a violation of federal law. Employers should be mindful that such discrimination may seep into the workplace in much more subtle ways than an employee’s termination. Employees should be encouraged to shed Continue Reading
Second Circuit Rules That Title VII Prohibits Discrimination on Basis of Sexual Orientation
The Bottom Line The Zarda decision deepens the growing split between the circuit courts on the issue of whether discrimination based on sexual orientation is prohibited under federal law. It is now more likely that the U.S. Supreme Court will ultimately have to determine whether federal law should Continue Reading