Introduction
Federal law does not protect employees from discrimination based on real or perceived gender identity or sexual orientation, although many cities, counties and states have such protections.
A clear and defined non-discrimination policy with respect to conditions of employment -- including hiring, promotions, termination and compensation -- that includes "gender identity or expression" and "sexual orientation" in addition to federally protected classes such as age, race, sex, religion, national origin and disability is an essential baseline policy for LGBT inclusion.
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International Laws Protecting Transgender Workers
Information on transgender protections specific to each country's laws and court cases is sparse. While some countries provide legal protections for transgender people, businesses can and should extend protections for transgender employees to their global operations. As in the United States, international transgender issues are rapidly evolving.
Timeline: The Employment Non-Discrimination Act
The Employment Non-Discrimination Act from 1994 to the present.
