Sexual Orientation Legal Issues in the Workplace - Feeling Uncertain? A Survival Guide for the HR Professional

Courtney Leyes presented “Sexual Orientation Legal Issues in the Workplace – Feeling Uncertain? A Survival Guide for the HR Professional,” on May 7, 2014 at the Mississippi State SHRM Conference.

Presentation topics:

• Examining the history of gender discrimination law to provide you with context of this emerging area of the law.

• Analyzing recent laws and regulations that may impact you, including those local statutes/ordinances addressing sexual orientation.

• Discussing real life problems involving sexual orientation and gender identity in the workplace and how to best handle.

• Providing practical advice and pointers when faced with issues involving gender discrimination.