When the Layoffs Come: What North Carolina Employers Need to Know About the WARN Act
August 7, 2026
The article, “EEOC Transgender Bias Lawsuit Bolsters Agency Enforcement Plan” by J. Edward Moreno, details the EEOC’s action against a New York company for its alleged mistreatment of an employee based on the employee’s gender identity.
In the article, Emily comments on employers’ legal obligations to transgender workers and job candidates.
“From a political standpoint, I think that it can be difficult for individuals or employers to wrap their head around allegations that relate to the transgender community,” said Emily Massey, an attorney at Ward and Smith PA. “But when it comes to the law, I think it’s clear.”
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