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Gender Identity & Expression Bill: What Employers Need To Know

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Discrimination & Harassment, Highlight, Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Legislative Developments, Manager & HR Pro’s Resource Center

Over the weekend, the General Assembly passed House Bill 6599, which adds “gender identity or expression” as a new protected category under employment law.  Governor Malloy has indicated that he will sign the bill.  Assuming he signs the bill, here’s what you need to know as an employer in Connecticut.  (For more background, you can see… Continue Reading

Is This The Year for a Transgender Anti-Discrimination Bill in Connecticut…Or Will Budget Deficit Dominate Debate?

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Discrimination & Harassment, Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Legislative Developments

This is shaping up to be an interesting year for the Connecticut General Assembly.  The budget forecasts are projecting massive deficits.  As a result, I would not be surprised to see the budget debates dominating the agenda of the Connecticut legislature. Nevertheless, other bills will still be proposed, debated, and certainly  passed during the several months… Continue Reading

Legislative Preview: Is Transsexual Bias Law on the Horizon?

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Legislative Developments

With the General Assembly back in session this month, one group is hoping to place additional protection against transsexual and transgender discrimination on the top of the "to do" list for employment law revisions. According to a Hartford Business Journal article, the Connecticut TransAdvocacy Coalition group is now lobbying for a bill about that issue. Now, you… Continue Reading