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Laws Relating to LGBT Persons

California LGBT Law Attorneys

San Francisco Gay & Lesbian Employment Discrimination Lawyers

We help put the 'fair' back in 'fair fight'

There are a variety of civil rights and equal protection laws in the U.S. that promote fair treatment and equal opportunity for every citizen, regardless of gender, race, age or disability. More than most other states, California has expanded upon those laws to include sexual orientation and gender identity.

While most of us are familiar with the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) and employment non-discrimination, there are other federal, state, and local laws that you may not have heard of but which you can use to challenge discrimination in employment, housing or services. There are other laws to address violence toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.

These LGBT laws and California-specific employment laws include:

A Law Is Only Effective if Enforced

If you have been the object of discrimination, the fact that a law exists to protect you is only the beginning. You must be vigilant about protecting your rights both in the places where they have been violated and in court.

Learn more about steps to take to hold companies, employers and others responsible for acts of discrimination, harassment or violence.

At The Dolan Law Firm, we are dedicated to giving LGBTQ people that enforcement power. When you need legal help, contact our San Francisco law firm to speak with a California LGBT lawyer.



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BREAKING NEWS: The DMV employee named in the claim has resigned

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LPGA votes to reverse its discriminatory policy >read more

The Dolan Law Firm files suit against the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) on behalf of transgendered woman Lana Lawless for refusing to allow Lana to compete as a professional.

Dolan Law Firm files suit on behalf of transgender female Charlene Hastings against Catholic Healthcare West for denying equal access to medical treatment. Hospital agrees to change its policies so as to provide equal healthcare services to transgender females and those female from birth.
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