Labor Department Adds Gender Identity Protections
http://www.bilerico.com/2011/04/labor_department_adds_gender_identity_protections.php4/29/22
Bill Browning
The Department of Labor announced new equal opportunity policies yesterday that included gender identity protections. The policies now protects all employees and applicants regardless of race; color; religion; national origin; sex, including pregnancy and gender identity; age; disability, whether physical or mental; genetic information; status as a parent; sexual orientation; or other non-merit factor.
"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, fosters a work environment that fully utilizes the capabilities of every employee," said Secretary Hilda Solis. "It is my goal that we achieve and maintain a high-quality, diverse workforce at all organizational levels throughout the department."
