Jun 16, 2020

The Supreme Court ruling on protections for LGBTQ workers

An activist holds a Pride Flag outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday after the Court ruled LGBTQ people cannot be fired for their sexual orientation. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

The Supreme Court rules Title VII protects LGBTQ people from discrimination in hiring and on the job. Plus, Chesapeake Energy, a pioneer of the shale oil and gas revolution, is reportedly readying its bankruptcy filing.

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Supreme Court ruling gives LGBTQ educators protections at public and many private schools

by Mitchell Hartman

Jun 16, 2020

Religious schools are likely to be exempt from anti-discrimination protections under the new ruling.

Until now, LGBTQ teachers in more than half of U.S. states have had little or no legal protection from employment discrimination.

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After Supreme Court ruling on LGBTQ rights, activists continue push for legislation on discrimination

by David Brancaccio and Alex Schroeder

Jun 16, 2020

It is still not against the law to discriminate because of sex in places open to the public like stores or restaurants.

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