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Title: University staff member in complete shock. Warned by HR violating bathroom ban
Post by: Sarah B on July 19, 2026, 06:34:34 PM
Post by: Sarah B on July 19, 2026, 06:34:34 PM
Title: University staff member in "complete shock" after being warned by HR for violating bathroom ban
Link To: Article (https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/07/university-staff-member-in-complete-shock-after-being-warned-by-hr-for-violating-bathroom-ban/)
Author: Molly Sprayregen
Date: July 19, 2026, 3:00 pm EDT
Trigger Warning: None
Brief summary of the article
A trans staff member at the University of Kansas said she was reported for using the women's restroom after a state bathroom ban took effect. The article describes the university's response, the penalties allowed under the law, and the staff member's decision not to comply with the restriction.
Main Points of the Article
"A trans staff member at the University of Kansas is speaking out after someone reported her for using the women's restroom in violation of the state's anti-trans bathroom ban."
"The law allows anyone to sue a person they suspect of using the 'wrong' restroom for damages up to $1,000."
"Public institutions themselves face fines of up to $125,000 if someone reports them to the state attorney general."
"It does not matter whether or not KU says they're not going to enforce SB 244 because all it takes is one person to freak out in the bathroom and report me, and that is exactly what happened."
"I'm just going to keep using the bathrooms that make me comfortable because I'm a human being. I have dignity, and telling me that I can't use a particular bathroom because it makes other people uncomfortable, that takes away from that."
"I'll stay until they basically fire me [...] But I have no intention of complying. No intention at all."
Best Wishes Always
Sarah B
Global Moderator
Link To: Article (https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/07/university-staff-member-in-complete-shock-after-being-warned-by-hr-for-violating-bathroom-ban/)
Author: Molly Sprayregen
Date: July 19, 2026, 3:00 pm EDT
Trigger Warning: None
Brief summary of the article
A trans staff member at the University of Kansas said she was reported for using the women's restroom after a state bathroom ban took effect. The article describes the university's response, the penalties allowed under the law, and the staff member's decision not to comply with the restriction.
Main Points of the Article
"A trans staff member at the University of Kansas is speaking out after someone reported her for using the women's restroom in violation of the state's anti-trans bathroom ban."
"The law allows anyone to sue a person they suspect of using the 'wrong' restroom for damages up to $1,000."
"Public institutions themselves face fines of up to $125,000 if someone reports them to the state attorney general."
"It does not matter whether or not KU says they're not going to enforce SB 244 because all it takes is one person to freak out in the bathroom and report me, and that is exactly what happened."
"I'm just going to keep using the bathrooms that make me comfortable because I'm a human being. I have dignity, and telling me that I can't use a particular bathroom because it makes other people uncomfortable, that takes away from that."
"I'll stay until they basically fire me [...] But I have no intention of complying. No intention at all."
Best Wishes Always
Sarah B
Global Moderator
Title: Re: University staff member in complete shock. Warned by HR violating bathroom ban
Post by: Sabriana on July 19, 2026, 09:45:16 PM
Post by: Sabriana on July 19, 2026, 09:45:16 PM
Fighting against ignorance and intolerance is never easy, and it takes someone with great courage to show the world that they are wrong and are following ideas that have long become outdated.
You are an inspiration to all. XXX
You are an inspiration to all. XXX
Title: Re: University staff member in complete shock. Warned by HR violating bathroom ban
Post by: Jillian-TG on July 20, 2026, 06:15:38 AM
Post by: Jillian-TG on July 20, 2026, 06:15:38 AM
That is a horrible work situation because one cannot work all day and not use the restroom. I wonder if a compromise can be to use a gender neutral restroom for wheelchair access? A lot of places have separate restrooms for wheelchair accessible use and those are always gender neutral. Or a restroom that has infant diaper changing station and they are also often separate. I know that might feel like choosing a segregated path (because it is) but it does help with the workplace problem.
Title: Re: University staff member in complete shock. Warned by HR violating bathroom ban
Post by: Finally Anna on July 20, 2026, 06:36:58 AM
Post by: Finally Anna on July 20, 2026, 06:36:58 AM
The trans aversion notwithstanding, but for me the most surprising (and most dangerous) thing in all these bathroom ban legislations is that normal people are more or less encouraged to snitch on trans persons' use of bathrooms. To me that gives real vibes of how things were behind the Iron Curtain back in the 70s and 80s. I'm old enough to know that well and I live close enough to that former east-west border to also kind of feel the creeps when just thinking about it.
The snitching, the uncertainty about other normal peoples' intentions is totally killing any trust in your fellow citizen - and that does really, really bad things with a community/society/country.
EDIT: I am actually reading a book that is about things like the bathroom ban though in a larger scale, The road to unfreedom, Snyder.
The snitching, the uncertainty about other normal peoples' intentions is totally killing any trust in your fellow citizen - and that does really, really bad things with a community/society/country.
EDIT: I am actually reading a book that is about things like the bathroom ban though in a larger scale, The road to unfreedom, Snyder.
Title: Re: University staff member in complete shock. Warned by HR violating bathroom ban
Post by: Tig58072 on July 20, 2026, 08:09:44 AM
Post by: Tig58072 on July 20, 2026, 08:09:44 AM
Quote from: Finally Anna on Yesterday at 06:36:58 AMThe trans aversion notwithstanding, but for me the most surprising (and most dangerous) thing in all these bathroom ban legislations is that normal people are more or less encouraged to snitch on trans persons' use of bathrooms. To me that gives real vibes of how things were behind the Iron Curtain back in the 70s and 80s. I'm old enough to know that well and I live close enough to that former east-west border to also kind of feel the creeps when just thinking about it.
The snitching, the uncertainty about other normal peoples' intentions is totally killing any trust in your fellow citizen - and that does really, really bad things with a community/society/country.
That's intentional. These people want to build a world similar to that so that they can keep control.
Title: Re: University staff member in complete shock. Warned by HR violating bathroom ban
Post by: Stottie Girl on July 20, 2026, 10:46:39 AM
Post by: Stottie Girl on July 20, 2026, 10:46:39 AM
That is brave of her and I applaud her for it but it is a horrible situation to be in. Being sued by "anyone" for using the toilet? That is insane.
In the UK it is my understanding that it is not law that an institution or business MUST exclude a transwoman from using same sex bathrooms only that the institution has the legal RIGHT to exclude them. Then the Equalities Commision stuck their beak in and issued guidance that institutions SHOULD exclude trans people from these places. This is due to the wording of the Equalities Act.
It is NOT against the law to use one, you will not get a criminal record, you cannot be fined but those business have the right to demand you leave. I suppose if you refused they maybe have grounds for dismissal but it will be interesting to see how that would work if the fired employee sued for unfair dismissal. The whole thing is absolutely farcical.
In the UK it is my understanding that it is not law that an institution or business MUST exclude a transwoman from using same sex bathrooms only that the institution has the legal RIGHT to exclude them. Then the Equalities Commision stuck their beak in and issued guidance that institutions SHOULD exclude trans people from these places. This is due to the wording of the Equalities Act.
It is NOT against the law to use one, you will not get a criminal record, you cannot be fined but those business have the right to demand you leave. I suppose if you refused they maybe have grounds for dismissal but it will be interesting to see how that would work if the fired employee sued for unfair dismissal. The whole thing is absolutely farcical.