Following the United States Supreme Court’s ruling in the case of Bostock v. Clayton County, limited guidance has been provided to school districts regarding transitioning transgender employees.
In Bostock, the Supreme Court held that firing an employee based on their sexual orientation or gender identification status was a violation of Title VII’s prohibition of discrimination based on sex.
Despite the lack of case law regarding transitioning employees, the Human Rights Campaign’s 2015 Template for Gender Transition Guidelines continues to be a key asset for employers. The template provides guidance for both the transitioning employees and their employers. Additionally, it provides information on how to address concerns, how to monitor for discrimination in the workplace, and information about appropriate pronoun use, among other pertinent information.
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Authors: Matthew John Markling and the McGown & Markling Team.
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