Wednesday, December 28, 2011
2011 April
The US Department of Labor announced that it will explicitly prohibit workplace discrimination on the basis of gender identity within the department. new equal employment opportunity policies, signed by Secretary Hilda Solis, include updated policies on prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex, including gender identity and pregnancy. “we applaud Secretary Solis for acting with fairness and equity for its employees,” said Masen Davis, Executive Director of the Transgender Law Center. “we look forward to continuing to work with the administration to respond to the employment-related needs of all Americans?including transgender Americans?and ensure equal access to federal employment programs for everyone.” “I am expressing my personal commitment to ensure that the U.S. Department of Labor is a model workplace, free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, which fosters a work environment that fully utilizes the capabilities of every employee,” said Secretary Solis. “It is my goal that we achieve and maintain a high-quality, diverse workforce at all organizational levels throughout the department.” 2011 April Posts Related to 2011 AprilLegislation would set rules for shackling of incarcerated pregnant womenAdvocates for legislation that would create humane rules for the shackling of incarcerated pregnant women say the law would fill a present gap in [...]
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