Add gender identity protection to city contract anti-discrimination rules
In Plain English
City contracts currently prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, and sexual orientation. This change adds gender identity to that list of protected categories. If approved after a second reading, all future city contractors must agree not to discriminate against transgender employees or customers.
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