Screeria nigeria. Followed by King Abdullah ii of jordan speaking before the european parliament. The u. S. Commission on civil rights held a hearing monday about Workplace Discrimination against lesbian gay, bisexual and transgender employees. Well go back to the panel. Well now proceed. I want to first introduce the panelists in the second panel. Our first panelist is mr. Roger congratulation, president and general counsel for the center of equal opportunity. Our second panelest is kate kendall. Our third panelist is miss sara warblough. Our fourth panelist is miss stacy simmons. And our fifth and final panelist for the second panel is miss winnie stockleberg. Ill ask you all to raise your right hand teen swear and affirm that the information youre about to provide to sues true and accurate to the best of your knowledge and belief. Is that correct thank you. Mr. Clegg . You have the four. Event minutes. Thank you very much. I appreciate the opportunity to testify today. My name is ro
Passage of such legislation to prohibit on the basis of discrimination on the basis of sexual or orientation or gender identity in the same way that title vii of the Civil Rights Act of 64 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or National Origin. In conclusion, Workplace Discrimination is a pervasive issue that prevents employees from meaningfully contributing their talents to our nations workforce. Workers who encounter antilgbt sentiments or actions are faced with a perilous choice of either hiding their lgtb identity in the workplace or risking discriminatory treatment and harassment by disclosing their lgtb identity. While eeoc protection take shape and agencies issue guidance it will take time for employers and employees to recognize the Legal Protection available. We hope that more data will be collected as we await a new legal precedent or legislation will set this matter unequivocally in the path. On behalf of the task force i would like to thank t
Testimony. Wherever possible we should find a place of celebration rule that recognizes americans to which they were entered into, rather than the state where the couple resides. This rule ensures greater uniformity. At ensures no matter who you love you will receive the same right and protection as everyone else. Third, the department has made it a priority to protect the rights of transgender workers. In 2011, they updated explicitly provide protection based on gender identity. Respectful safe environment for federal employees. Provide full protection that we enforce to transgender individuals. The risk discrimination based on gender identity is discrimination based on sex. The department is updating its policies. The ofccp issued a rule to update its regulations. Sex dissemination encompasses gender identity discrimination. Sex discrimination encompasses gender identity discrimination. We are providing training that employees need to put these policies into action. Including for sta
At the sec who have been very helpful. And rich cordray and his team that have been very helpful. And industry stake holders with whom weve met with regularity because theyve been very helpful in enable ling us to understand the Business Model and how you thread the needle. I think it is a false choice to suggest that the only way to continue the business of providing Financial Service advice to folks is the status quo. I categorically reject that. You know, i have heard from some, i dont understand the problem youre seeking to solve. And with all due respect, i dont i cant believe that you dont understand the problem that were seeking to resolve. I really dont. And i dont mean that disrespectfully. And fortunately, i have heard that less and less in recent months. I heard that at the outset. And i hear that less and less. And that is the good news. And so what are we trying to do with our proposed rule . Were trying to solve the problems that have afflicted so many people. You know, i
Us to pass what was an unpaid for Prescription Drug benefit. My members, the caucus in the house felt this unpaid law was thrust upon us without due consideration and at that time when we shouldnt be racking up further debt. Many of us on my side of the aisle were literally reeling with anger after it passed. It also passed in ways with which we disagreed, in the middle of the night literally. The desk in the house was kept open for four hours in order to find those votes. I was angry, i voted against that Prescription Drug benefit. I was as angry as some of my colleagues were when the Affordable Care act passed over three years ago. So what i wha did i do . I what did i do . I took a deep breath. Listened to counsel of people i respect, listened to my own counsel. I decided to start town halls and listening sessions so i could help my constituents sign up for it. I knew it was the law of the land, like obamacare is today, and i wanted my constituents to be best served by its implement