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Laws that Protect LGBT Individuals from Employment Discrimination in New York

Alex Granovsky March 12, 2024

What are the laws that protect LGBT individuals from employment discrimination in New York? There are several laws that protect LGBT individuals from employment discrimination in New York. First, there is The Sexual Orientation Non-Discrimination Act (known as “SONDA”), which became effective in January 2003 and prohibits discrimination on the

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Transgender Discrimination – Saks Fifth Avenue

Alex Granovsky March 12, 2024

Transgender Discrimination – The Lawsuit A former employee of Saks Fifth Avenue is suing her former employer for transgender discrimination.  Saks has moved to dismiss, arguing that “transsexuals are not a protected class” under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.  Saks claims that it “believes that all persons are

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LGBTQ Status and Employment Discrimination in New York City

Alex Granovsky March 11, 2024

If you work in New York State, New York City, or New Jersey, the answer is yes.  But this is not true everywhere—a point discussed below. The protections offered in New York State, New York City, and New Jersey specifically protect LGBTQ individuals.  The New York State Human Rights Law

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