EEOC: Is protection for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Employees (GLBT) on the way?
The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote soon on the Employment Non-discrimination Act (ENDA) . The current version of the bill, introduced in April 2007, will include gender and sexual orientation as distinct basis for protected group status. We’ll keep you posted on the vote on our Blog as we learn more about it.
Currently, discrimination based on sexual orientation may be a prohibited personnel practice in the federal government employment context. The MSPB has found that it lacks jurisdiction, however, unless the discrimination is connected to an otherwise appealable action connected with the treatment alleged to be based on sexual orientation. This new bill, if passed and signed by the President, would possibly provide Federal employees with another venue to pursue claims of discrimination based on sexual orientation.
In the meantime, read this great survey by the Harris group about American beleifs and perceptions of the GLBT community in the workplace, etc. Click here to view the survey.
