About the Program
Join FordHarrison attorney Greg Grisham for an informative discussion on the current landscape of LGBT rights in the workplace. From television shows like “Transparent” and “Orange is the New Black” highlighting transgender persons' struggles with civil rights to Caitlyn Jenner winning an Espy for her courage in discussing transgender issues, there has been a growing public awareness of transgender-related issues over the last year. Beyond pop culture, the rights and protections of transgender employees, as well as lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) employees, in the workplace are also evolving and are complex.
This program will provide an overview of the legal landscape in this emerging area and discuss employer best practices for maintaining a legally compliant workplace for LGBT employees. Attendees will learn about the appropriate terminology to use when discussing LGB and transgender-related concepts, the key court and agency decisions addressing issues of sexuality and gender identity in the workplace, and recent legislative efforts aimed at protecting the LGBT community. Attendees will also receive practical guidance for navigating issues related to the use of sex-specific facilities, transitioning in the workplace, and access to specific health benefits.
Continuing Education
- FordHarrison is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. This course is approved for 1 hour of PDCs.
- This program is also pre-approved by HRCI for 1 hour of PHR, GPHR, and SPHR recertification credit.
Registration
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