Job bias ban's effects being scrutinized

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ParsonsSun dot com
By Chris Green
Harris News Service

New state protections from employment discrimination don't extend job benefits to the same-sex partners of gay or lesbian state workers, according to Gov. Kathleen Sebelius' office.

Despite that, the governor's decision to have state government's anti-discrimination policy include coverage of sexual orientation and gender identity is still sparking concern among some lawmakers.

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Job bias ban's effects being scrutinized

Parsons sun
By Chris Green
09/17/2007

"TOPEKA - New state protections from employment discrimination don't extend job benefits to the same-sex partners of gay or lesbian state workers, according to Gov. Kathleen Sebelius' office".

[Thundra]

Although legislators can't undo Sebelius' order, they could pass a law that would effectively allow discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in hiring and promotion.

Wouldn't that be just spiffy? Their next step into facism.