Employers who repeatedly misgender their employees or deny them access to restrooms corresponding to their gender identity are committing workplace harassment under federal anti-discrimination laws, according to a new directive released Monday by the Commission for equal employment opportunities.
The changes released Monday mark the first update of the guidelines in 25 years by the federal agency. They are based on legal standards protecting employees against harassment based on a protected characteristic: race, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, genetic information and sex. The latter category includes pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity.
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