It’s now harder for LGBTQ+ people, women to address harassment at work, experts say

By: Amanda Becker, The 19th

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: January 29, 2026

Words: 893

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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This report was originally published by The 19th. The Illuminator is a founding member of The19th News Network

A transgender worker is repeatedly and intentionally misgendered by their coworker. A workplace bars an employee from using facilities that match their gender identity. A supervisor suggests a transgender subordinate shouldn’t be in public-facing work.

Going forward, it will be more difficult, timely and costly for LGBTQ+ workers to seek justice for these and …

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