Your LGBT Employment Rights are Protected

Overview:

May 28, 2009

Thirteen states plus the District of Columbian (DC) have laws that protect against discrimination due to sexual orientation and gender identity. They are:

· Minnesota

· Rhode Island

· New Mexico

· California

· District of Columbia

· Illinois

· Maine

· Hawaii

· New Jersey

· Washington

· Iowa

· Oregon

· Colorado

Seven states have laws that protect against discrimination based on sexual orientation but NOT gender identity:

· Wisconsin

· Massachusetts

· Connecticut

· New Hampshire

· Nevada

· Maryland

· New York

Description:

Source: National Center for Lesbian Rights

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Date added:

Thursday, 28 May 2009