A Landmark Victory for LGBT Employees: What Employers Need to Know
by Cary Kinkead
In a landmark 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Under the Court’s ruling, Title VII’s ban on discrimination protects gay, lesbian and transgender employees. Procedural History In this momentous ruling, the Court consolidated three separate employment cases, all involving long-term employees who were terminated allegedly due to their sexual orientation or transgender …
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