Governor Cuomo Seeks to Add Transgendered
Individuals to Protected Class List
Move offers protection against
discrimination in the workplace
A recent announcement from the office of
Governor Andrew Cuomo sheds light on
proposed changes to the New York State Human
Rights Law. The proposed changes legally
prohibit discrimination and harassment of
individuals based on gender identity,
transgender status and Gender Dysphoria. The
move is the first of its kind from a state
leader in the United States.
What does the regulation do?
Governor Cuomo’s actions place strict
regulations on the treatment of individuals
based on gender identity or status. The
regulations prevent harassment and
discrimination against transgender people in
the workplace, in housing situations and in
financial matters.
Under the new regulations, employers,
landlords, creditors and businesses are
banned from discriminating against
individuals based on their gender identity.
The Human Rights Law governs all of New
York, making harassment and discrimination
illegal across the state.
The regulation adds power to municipal laws
and ordinances already in place.
New York welcomes individuals of all shapes
and sizes
In announcing the new regulations, Governor
Cuomo emphasized the state’s acceptance of
all people from all walks of life.
“The scourge of harassment and
discrimination against transgender
individuals is well-known – and has also has
gone largely unanswered for too long,”
Governor Cuomo said. “New York has always
been a beacon for the country on LGBT
rights. We started the movement at
Stonewall, we led the way with marriage
equality, and now we are continuing to show
the nation the path forward. We will not
tolerate discrimination or harassment
against transgender people anywhere in the
State of New York – period.”
Moving forward
With the new regulations in place,
transgendered individuals are offered the
same protection against discrimination and
harassment offered to other protected
classes, including those based on:
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Age
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Race
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Sex
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Religion
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National origin
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Disability
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Pregnancy
In making the change, Governor Cuomo has
offered transgendered individuals the same
freedoms to seek employment, housing,
medical care and more without fear of
discrimination or
harassment that so many others enjoy.
What does this mean for you?
If you have experienced discrimination or
harassment based on your gender identity,
take heart in knowing that you now have
legal options to combat the mistreatment. As
the regulations take effect, individuals
subjected to such mistreatment have the
right to pursue damages against any
employer, landlord, lender or medical
provider guilty of discrimination or
harassment.
By taking action to end such mistreatment,
you not only protect your best interests,
but you help to set a precedence for years
to come. If you feel you have been
discriminated against or harassed because of
your gender identity, contact a New York
employment lawyer today.
Hepworth, Gershbaum & Roth serve
transgendered New Yorkers in all employment
law matters
The
New York employment law attorneys at
Hepworth, Gershbaum & Roth, PLLC proudly
serve transgendered New Yorkers who have
become victims of workplace discrimination
or harassment. Our knowledge of the law and
experience handling complex employment law
matters makes us uniquely suited to help you
pursue justice for your mistreatment.
Contact us online or call 212-545-1199
to schedule a free initial consultation to
discuss your case with one of our New York
employment law attorneys.
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