NJ Joins A Growing Number Of Jurisdictions In Expressly Prohibiting...

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New Jersey Joins A Growing Number Of Jurisdictions In Expressly Prohibiting Discrimination On The Basis Of Gender Identity Or Expression - Part II
Tricia B. O'Reilly and M. Trevor Lyons
Connell Foley LLP

The extension of anti-discrimination laws to cover transgender individuals creates a unique set of issues that the courts will have to resolve in the near future.1 For instance, transgender restroom, locker room and shower facility use may raise concerns among a transgender employee's co-workers. Generally, courts addressing this issue have rejected the notion that an employer is required to permit transgender employees to use opposite sex facilities. In fact, several cases throughout the nation have already dealt with this issue, and have generally found for employers who object to such use based upon the protestations of other workers that their personal privacy interests were being compromised.

[cindianna_jones]

This is a tough issue.  I can understand much apprehension for those in transition.  Once the deed is done, I see no reason for it though.

Cindi