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Labor/Employment

Jul. 18, 2018

‘They’ are on the way: What employers should know about non-binary gender markers

Beginning January 2019, employers can anticipate having applicants and current employees who present identification documents containing a non-binary gender marker, which employers will need to be prepared to handle.

Denise M. Visconti

Shareholder
Littler Mendelson PC

Email: dvisconti@littler.com

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Bennett J. Kaspar

Associate
LIttler Mendelson PC

Email: BKaspar@littler.com

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In October 2017, California enacted Senate Bill 179, otherwise known as the Gender Recognition Act, which adds a third, gender-neutral option for California birth certificates, state-issued identification cards and drivers' licenses. This gender-neutral option is available for people with a "non-binary" gender, meaning the person has a gender identity which is not described as simply "male" or "female." While these people may also identify as transgender, not all tran...

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