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MCC Daily Tribune

Today is the GENDA Lunch and Learn from Title IX

Don't know what GENDA is? Don't know how it will affect your work? Join Title IX for a lunch and learn on NYS law today! 

We will be in the Empire Room from 12:00 to 1:00pm! There may even be extra lunches! 

Can't join us today but still want to learn more? We are hosting a second GENDA Lunch and Learn on March 12th! Register online for a lunch.

What Does the Law Cover?
Discrimination on the basis of gender identity or expression is prohibited in all areas covered by the Human Rights Law, including employment, housing, places of public accommodation, non-religious schools, and more

What Is Gender Identity or Expression?
Gender identity or expression means a person's actual or perceived gender-related identity, appearance, behavior, expression, or other gender-related characteristic regardless of the sex assigned to that person at birth, including, but not limited to, the status of being transgender. A transgender person is an individual who has a gender identity different from the sex assigned to that individual at birth. Gender dysphoria is a recognized medical condition related to an individual having a gender identity different from the sex assigned at birth. Gender non-conforming is a term used to describe a person whose gender expression differs from gender stereotypes, norms, and expectations in a given culture or historical period. Non-binary is term used to describe a person who does not identify as exclusively male or female.

What Is Prohibited by the Law?
Unlawful discrimination based on gender identity or expression can include:

  • questions about gender identity or expression, an individual's sex assigned at birth, medical history, or body parts in a job or housing interview
  • refusing to hire for a job, to rent an apartment or to allow equal access to credit, a public accommodation, or a school
  • terminating employment or housing
  • applying different terms or conditions of employment, of a lease, of credit or of service in a public establishment
  • denying the use of restrooms, locker rooms, or other facilities consistent with a person's gender identity
  • requiring grooming, uniform, or appearance standards based on sex stereotypes

For more information or questions, reach out to Michelle Carroll (mcarroll29@monroecc.edu). 

Michelle Carroll
Student Rights and Responsibilities
02/12/2025