MD News

There’s been an interesting decision in Maryland, which leaves companies to decide on “appropriate” decisions for restrooms and dressing rooms for employees, and which leaves gender-based appearance requirements in tact, BUT which prohibits discrimination based on gender in a way that includes trans people:

Another amendment has at least one female activist upset, according to the report: A second amendment allows employers to establish appearance, grooming and dress standards for employees as long as they are directly related to the job and are consistent with state and federal law and the individual’s gender identity. Cathy Brennan, a Towson lawyer and lesbian activist, said the bill, as written, is anti-feminist because it re-enforces traditional gender stereotypes on women. “That’s really the feminist opposition to this bill,” said Brennan.

So, as far as the washroom and dressing room issue goes, it looks like it’s left to businesses to sort out things . . . sigh . . .

Hedged bets, as far as I can tell, but progress isn’t always exciting.