Fifteen states prohibit discrimination against transgender people in the workplace now that Connecticut has added gender identity and expression to its existing anti-discrimination law. Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy signed the legislation (HB-6599 or “An Act Concerning Discrimination“) earlier this month, and it becomes effective October 1, 2011. The new law defines gender identity and expression as ”a person’s gender-related identity, appearance or behavior, whether or not that gender-related… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: July 2011
New Remedies Under ERISA for Employees Harmed by Misinformation
Posted in Benefits, LitigationEmployers providing employees with benefits subject to ERISA have a duty to provide accurate benefit information to employees. As with many areas of ERISA, the definition of “inaccurate” information and the consequences to employers for providing inaccurate information has been unclear. The United States Supreme Court addressed this gray area of ERISA in CIGNA Corp…. Continue Reading
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