The decision to come out as transgender can be equal parts thrilling and terrifying – especially at work. It can be a huge relief to “drop the mask” and live authentically. Unfortunately, whether you started your current position after you transitioned or you are...
Gay and lesbian people have had to hide their personal characteristics for much of recorded history. They face punishment from religious and governmental authorities alike as well as social ostracization and fewer work and educational opportunities. Only in recent...
Transgender employment in the U.S. has made positive strides in recent years. However, some workers continue to be victims of harassment and mistreatment. For example, trans employees report feeling constantly humiliated in the workplace. Further, outright abuse and...
Your job was going fine until your employer found out you were married to someone of the same sex. Perhaps you finally took the necessary steps to add your spouse to your workplace insurance policy. Maybe they came in to visit you for lunch one day. Once your boss...
The U.S. Supreme Court entered a ruling on June 15, acknowledging how federal employee protections now prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in the workplace. While many members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer...
Science is absolutely clear about something: Sex and gender aren’t the same thing. Biological sex is generally defined on a mostly binary scale. When a human baby is born, a birth certificate is filled out that lists the child as either “male” or “female” based on...
For much of modern history, transgender people have been largely invisible. Many of them have felt the need to hide their identity in order to avoid judgment by family members, exclusion from social circles or personal risk. Transgender people also generally face a...
People who don't conform to others' expectations of their gender or sexuality often face abuse or mistreatment. People who identify as homosexual, bisexual, transgender, non-binary or non-gender-conforming may all have to deal with cruel behavior from other people,...
In Kentucky, there has often been concern about how LGBTQ people are treated in a variety of situations, including when they are seeking employment or are dealing with violations of the sexual orientation/transgender rights when they already have a job. While there...
Kentucky residents who are part of the LGBTQ community have natural concerns that their personal lives can negatively impact their employment. While their rights are supposed to be protected under the law, it is unfortunately common for there to be attempts by those...
