By Peter G. Christian | President Trump issued via Twitter yesterday a ban on transgender people serving in the military. The abrupt proclamation both reversed the Pentagon’s announcement last year that transgender people could serve openly in the military and potentially set an entirely new precedent of banning such people regardless of their “out” status. The ban has been met with anger, fear, and sadness by transgender service members, … [Read more...]
Transgender Access to Restrooms: An Issue of Workplace Safety
By Toni Halleen | Which bathroom should transgender employees use? This is a hot topic in the news and in the law. Many agencies and courts (and even President Obama) are weighing in on this question. Is restroom access an issue of workplace safety and employee health? What does OSHA say? For years, employers have been required under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) to (1) provide employees with access to sanitary toilet … [Read more...]