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
Employment Discrimination on the basis of gender includes discrimination on the basis of gender identity and transgender status. If you believe you are the victim of employment discrimination on the basis of your gender or gender identity, our New York employment discrimination attorneys can help you fight for your rights.
Transgender Discrimination is illegal in New York City. Under the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”), transgender individuals are protected against workplace discrimination. The NYCHRL explicitly states that no one can be discriminated against on the basis of gender. The law then defines gender as “a person’s gender identity,
