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Supreme Court Holds Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Illegal Under Title VII

[06/16/20]

Posted on June 16, 2020 in HR Insights for Health Care

Published by: Hall Render

On Monday, June 15, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court resolved three cases addressing whether discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity is illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Court determined that they are. It, therefore, reversed the Eleventh Circuit’s decision in Bostock v. Clayton County and remanded... READ MORE

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Michigan Hospitals and Employers May Now Face Discrimination Complaints Based on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation

[05/22/18]

Posted on May 22, 2018 in Health Law News, HR Insights for Health Care

Published by: Hall Render

The Michigan Civil Rights Commission says it will now act on complaints made by patients, employees and others in Michigan who believe they were discriminated against on the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation. The Commission voted on Monday to consider such discrimination as a form of discrimination prohibited by the Elliott Larsen Civil... READ MORE

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