A Louisiana Bill Would Protect Employees Who Misgender People at Work

Louisiana bill would shield workers from punishment for using wrong pronouns

The bill states that employers could not take action against workers for misgendering others.

A Louisiana bill would protect employees who misgender people at work

A bill advancing in the Louisiana Legislature would prohibit private employers from punishing employees who willingly refer to anybody by the incorrect gender.

Louisiana Bill Shields Workplace Misgendering, Critics Warn

BATON ROUGE, LA — A Louisiana bill advancing in the state legislature would protect employees from discipline for referring to others using incorrect gender pronouns, sparking debate over workplace rights and harassment. House Bill 1137, introduced by Raymond Crews, passed a House committee along party lines. The proposal would prevent private employers from punishing workers who misgender colleagues, customers, or others, regardless of whether …