Tag: gender identity
Pride Month: Building Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Every June, Pride Month not only celebrates lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer and/or questioning, plus other sexual and gender minorities (LGBTQ+) and their contributions…
Answering Questions on Displays of Affection, Pronoun Use, Free Speech and More
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Labor and Employment General Counsel Bianca Saad, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Employment Law…
Religious Beliefs, Gender Identity and Harassment Prevention Training
We have a new hire who says the harassment prevention training section on gender identity is against her religious beliefs and asks to skip this…
Pride Month 2023: Recommit to Being a Welcoming Workplace for All Employees
For five decades now, the nation has celebrated individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+ — an acronym that has evolved over the years to stand for…
The Latest Issues Employers Are Asking About on the CalChamber Labor Law Helpline
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CalChamber HR Adviser Ellen Savage discuss the issues employers are asking…
EEOC’s Resources on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Workplace Rights
It’s been slightly over one year since the U.S. Supreme Court issued a long-awaited ruling that any employment decision based, at least in part, on…
U.S. Supreme Court Extends Sexual Orientation, Transgender Protections
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a long-awaited ruling on whether a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity fall within Title VII of the Civil Rights…
Gender Questions on Job Applications in California
Our job application asks applicants to state their gender. Is that allowed under California law? California law prohibits employers from asking, either directly or indirectly,…
