Discrimination & Legal Information
Gender identity discrimination occurs when you are denied services, opportunities, equal access, or subjected to a hostile work environment
because you are transgender, intersex, and/or genderqueer. Sometimes, a transgender person will be discriminated against because
others believe you to be lesbian, gay, or bisexual. It can occur on its own or in combination with discrimination based on other
characteristics such as race, sexual orientation, disability, etc. California Law prohibits discrimination because of: ‘‘Race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status,
sex, age, or sexual orientation’’ and includes a perception that the person has any of those characteristics or that the person is
associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.
Department of Fair Employment and Housing
The
Discrimination is Against The Law
Steps to Take When Gender Identity Discrimination Occurs
Employment
Legal Protections For Transgender Persons
A summary of the laws protection Transgender Persons in
AB 196: Gender nondiscrimation Act of 2003
What it Means to You: An information and resource fact sheet for transgender employees and
tenants.
Transgender Employees and Tenants in California
Rights and responsibilites as clarified by AB 196 (Gender Nondiscrimination
Act 2003)
Advancements in Federal and California Employment Law Regarding Transgender People
An overview, co-written with the
California
Transgender Law 101: A Resource Guide for California Lawyers and Advocates
An annotated overview of the laws and regulations that affect
our ability to express our gender identity. Combining practical information with cutting edge caselaw, this guide provides information
about many different transgender legal issues in the state.
Top 5 Tips for Working with Transgender Clients and Co-Workers
This publication
provides practical tips for how to create a business that is welcoming to transgender consumers/clients and employees. While originally
written for public interest attorneys, the tips are applicable in most any work environment.
Safe Bathrooms
Peeing in Peace: A Resource
Guide for Transgender Activists and Allies
This guide provides cutting edge information to transgender people, activists, and allies
about creating bathroom safety.
Letter to use for restroom access that respects gender identity and meets
the law.
