Bi-Partisan Employment Non Discrimination Act of 2007
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The Issue:
Workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity and expression occurs with no legal remedy. It is still legal to fire someone based on their sexual orientation in 33 states. In 42 states, it is legal to do so based on gender identity. State courts, commissions or agencies have interpreted the existing state law to include some protection against transgender individuals in Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York.
Current ENDA legislation that is now before Congress protects against discrimination based on sexual orientation in the workplace. However, it does not include protections for those in the transgender community.
NGLCC and the Issue:
Since 2004 the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce has raised its voice along with the chorus of other LGBT rights organizations in favor of the inclusion of gender identity and expression in any legislation that is passed. The NGLCC is working with champions in Congress, the private sector and other LGBT organizations to build support for ENDA that includes and protects all members of the LGBT community.
Members of Congress should support the Bi-Partisan Employment Non Discrimination Act it of 2007 and ensure that gender identity and expression is included in any legislation that passes Congress.
