6th Cir.: Title VII prohibits discrimination against transgender and transitioning employees

Earlier today, the Sixth Circuit held in EEOC v. Stephens:

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Discrimination against employees, either because of their failure to conform to sex stereotypes or their transgender and transitioning status, is illegal under Title VII.

Title VII prohibits "sex" discrimination but makes no mention of transgender or sexual orientation. However, this is the latest in a line of cases broadening the meaning of sex discrimination, and utilizing gender stereotyping theories, to afford protection to LGBT employees.

Just last week, the Second Circuit held that Title VII prohibits sexual orientation discrimination.