LGBTQ

FMLA 25: States are Expanding the meaning of Family

June 12, 2018
LGBTQ, Paid Family Leave

The way our laws define family sends a signal about who our country sees and values. But these choices are more than symbols—they have powerful practical consequences for real people’s ability to care for those they love.

Recognizing All Families: Innovative Work from New Mexico and Georgia

June 5, 2018
LGBTQ

This report, Recognizing All Families to Expand Our Movements: Insights from the Family Justice Network, shows that change is possible when people organize around the widely-shared value of family.

Supreme Court Issues Limited Ruling in Colorado Wedding Cake Case, Does Not Find a Broad License to Discriminate

June 4, 2018
LGBTQ, State Laws

Despite the narrow decision, this case serves as a keen reminder that we must be vigilant as opponents of LGBTQ equality seek to use religion to discriminate and roll back the rights of LGBTQ people and families.

Regressive State Laws Undermine Local Progress on LGBTQ Rights

May 8, 2018
Defending Local Democracy, LGBTQ

These license-to-discriminate laws allow businesses to refuse to serve individuals if doing so would be contrary to religious beliefs. While it is unfortunate that states are still working to undermine LGBTQ rights, ABB stands with those who are instead fighting for more inclusive and equitable laws.

New Rights for NYC Working Families

May 4, 2018
LGBTQ, Paid Sick Time

Workers can now use their sick time to care for a more diverse range of family members, as well as to address needs arising out of domestic or sexual violence. All workers deserve the right to care for themselves and their families, no matter what their families look like. We’ll keep fighting here in New York and across the country to ensure that right is a reality for all our families.

Trump Administration Attempts to Implement Discriminatory and Harmful Transgender Military Ban Despite Court Rulings

March 29, 2018
LGBTQ, National Laws

On March 23, the White House issued a memorandum signaling its intent to move forward with the transgender military ban announced by the Trump administration last year, despite court rulings.

Second Circuit Rules Title VII Prohibits Workplace Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation

February 27, 2018
LGBTQ, Workplace Equality

In a major victory for LGBTQ employment rights, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled yesterday that federal anti-discrimination law protects lesbian, gay, and bisexual employees against workplace discrimination based on their sexual orientation.

Trump Administration Furthers Its Anti-Women & LGBTQ Agenda With New “Conscience and Religious Freedom” Office

January 26, 2018
LGBTQ, National Laws

In addition to the clear impact that HHS’s new enforcement priorities will have on women seeking reproductive healthcare, they will almost certainly invite religious and “conscience”-based discrimination against LGBTQ patients.

It’s Official: New Sick and Safe Time Rights for Workers in New York City

November 7, 2017
City Laws, LGBTQ, Paid Sick Time

A Better Balance was proud to be on hand at City Hall yesterday as Mayor de Blasio signed into law an expansion of New York City’s paid sick time law to cover domestic violence purposes and to expand the definition of family members for whom New York workers can take sick leave.

Fed Watch: In Victory for Equal Rights, Federal Court Blocks Trump Administration’s Transgender Military Ban

October 30, 2017
LGBTQ, National Laws

The court believes the Trump administration’s transgender military ban most likely violates the U.S. Constitution. We extend our congratulations to our friends at NCLR and GLAD and their clients, and we are optimistic that justice will prevail for transgender individuals currently serving and hoping to serve in the U.S. military.