Judge Strikes Down Biden-Era Employment Discrimination Guidance on Gender Identity

Contact Your Elected Officials

The judge said that Title VII ‘does not require employers or courts to blind themselves to the biological differences between men and women.’

A federal judge in Texas on May 15 vacated portions of the Biden-era enforcement guidance on workplace harassment that pertained to gender-based discrimination.

The decision stemmed from a lawsuit filed in August 2024 by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and the Heritage Foundation, which sought to prevent the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) from enforcing guidelines that require employers to use preferred pronouns and eliminate sex-specific workplace dress codes.

In a 34-page ruling, Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk stated that the EEOC overstepped its authority when it issued an enforcement guidance to employers that contravenes the plain text of Title VII, citing the guidance’s definition of “sex” that expanded beyond “biological binary.”

Kacsmaryk said the guidance, issued in April 2024, also contravenes Title VII because it labels employers’ “failure to accommodate a transgender employee’s bathroom, pronoun, and dress preferences” as discriminatory harassment.

The judge emphasized that Title VII—which protects employees from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin—“does not require employers or courts to blind themselves to the biological differences between men and women.”

Paxton called the judge’s decision “a great victory for common sense” and the rule of law.

He accused the former Biden administration of trying to push “radical gender ideology” with federal law and force employers to adopt “transgender policies.”

“The federal government has no right to force Texans to play along with delusions or ignore biological reality in our workplaces,” the Texas attorney general said in a statement.

Kevin Roberts, president of the Heritage Foundation, also commended the ruling in a separate statement, describing it as “more than a legal victory.”

“It says no—you don’t have to surrender common sense at the altar of leftist ideology,” Roberts said of the ruling. “You don’t have to pretend men are women. And you don’t have to lie to keep your job.”

The Epoch Times has reached out to the EEOC for comment but did not receive a response by publication time.

By Aldgra Fredly

Read Full Article on TheEpochTimes.com

The Epoch Times
The Epoch Timeshttps://www.theepochtimes.com/
Tired of biased news? The Epoch Times is truthful, factual news that other media outlets don't report. No spin. No agenda. Just honest journalism like it used to be.

Are conservatives fighting a fiction of woke?

Wokery, it hurts to say it, is too disorganized to have an organized cosmology or doctrine of metaphysical belief.

Illinois Democrat Offenders Reveal Party

The crime of J.B Pritzker and Brandon Johnson in this episode of American history is called subversion at the least , but could be as serious as treason.

Inside the Public School Librarian Jihad to Keep Transgender Propaganda on Shelves

Public school librarians are doing all they can to keep child tranny propaganda flowing directly into the malleable minds of their charges.

Five Reasons Why The Latest Czech Elections Were So Important

Populist-nationalist politician Andrej Babis is poised to return to the premiership after his party's victory. Here are 5 reasons why this is so important.

Bad Bunny is the NFL’s Latest Insult

After years of advocating social justice causes, the NFL chose left wing, gender fluid rapper Bad Bunny to headline the next Super Bowl. Does the NFL want conservatives fans?

29-Year-Old Florida Man Arrested Over Palisades Fire

A 29-year-old Melbourne, Florida man was arrested for allegedly starting the Palisades wildfire that burned for weeks and killed 12 people.

FBI, LAPD Raid Mexican Mafia-Linked Gang in Southern California

FBI and LAPD raided a Mexican Mafia-linked gang in Southern CA, arresting a dozen individuals in connection to the Rancho San Pedro organization.

James Comey Pleads Not Guilty to 2 Federal Charges

Former FBI Dir. James Comey pleaded not guilty in federal court on Oct. 8 to charges of making a false statement and obstructing a congressional proceeding.

Judge Upholds Nassau County Ban on Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports

A New York judge on Oct. 6 upheld a Long Island county law banning male athletes from participating in women’s sports at county-run facilities.

Trump Says He May Invoke Insurrection Act in Portland If Necessary

President Donald Trump on Oct. 6 said he may consider invoking the Insurrection Act in Portland, Oregon, if necessary.

Trump: All Medium, Heavy Duty Trucks Entering US Will See 25 Percent Tariff on Nov. 1

President Trump announced on Monday that all medium and heavy-duty trucks entering the United States will see a 25 percent tariff starting on Nov. 1.

Treasury Names Social Security Commissioner as CEO of IRS

Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent announced that Frank Bisignano, the head of the Social Security Administration (SSA), will also serve as CEO of the IRS.

Agencies Terminated, Descoped 94 Wasteful Contracts With $8.5 Billion Ceiling Value, Says DOGE

Various federal government agencies have terminated and descoped 94 wasteful contracts over the past five days, DOGE said in an Oct. 4 post on X.
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

MAGA Business Central