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U.S. House Passes Equality Act Expanding Federal Protections to LGBTQ Employees

The Unites States House of Representatives recently passed the Equality Act, which expands employment protections to LGBTQ employees under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

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U.S. Supreme Court: Title VII Bans Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Following in the footsteps of several states, including Colorado, that have protections for employees from workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled this week that federal law Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”) protects LGBTQ employees from employer discrimination.

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