The Signal Through the Noise

Key Insights

1. The Supreme Court’s decision in West Virginia v. BPJ  narrows protections for transgender students in school athletics but leaves employers’ Title VII obligations to LGBTQ+ employees unchanged. 
2. EEOC activity remains unsettled, with a proposed strategic plan, pending discrimination claims, and recent litigation raising key questions about how the agency will interpret and enforce Bostock-based protections for LGBTQI+ workers. 
3. Federal regulatory priorities are shifting rapidly, especially regarding federal contractors, workforce demographic reporting, and gender-affirming care, making continued monitoring essential for employers and employees.