The Justice Department is now interpreting federal law to explicitly prohibit workplace discrimination against transgender people, according to a memo released Thursday by Attorney General Eric Holder. That means the Justice Department will be able to bring legal claims on behalf of people who say they’ve been discriminated against by state and local public employers based on sex identity.
Comment on US announces protections for transgender workers
Associated Press, Free Republic
Thu, 12/18/2014 - 5:25pm
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