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news notes: Carolines Employment next on ENC agenda RALEIGH — Equality IMC (ENC) is focusing on employment non-discrimination as its next initiative. Currently, LGBT employees in the state have very limited protections. Employment in North Carolina is at-will, meaning an employer can hire and fire an employee at any time for any reason not protected by federal, state, or local laws. Most of these protections do not currently include sexual orientation and gender identity. At the federal level. Title VII of the 1964 C;V;/%/7fs Act prohibits discrimination on race, religion, sex, or national origin. There has been limited success in using this to bar discrimination against transgender employees as a type of sex stereotyping, but it does not prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation. Some LGBT people have successfully filed claims based on sexual harassment People with HIV/AIDS are protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination based on real or perceived disability as long as the individual can perform their job. Employees and job applicants do not have to disclose their HIV status unless it affects their ability to do their job. The proposed federal Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) would provide basic protections against workplace discrimination — including hiring, firing. promotion, or compensation — on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. ENDA would exempt small businesses (less than 15 employees), religious organizations, and the military, and it would not require businesses to offer equal benefits for same-sex partners. In North Carolina, employees might have employment protections if they have an individual contract with their employer or a union contract Individual employment contracts and union contracts usually prohibit discharge except for cause related to job performance. Many large organizations (the vast majority of the Fortune 100, and many of the Fortune 500) have non-discrimination policies that include sexual orientation and gender identity. As a general rule, employees in the public sector, i.e., government jobs, have greater protection from discrimination than do employees of private institutions. For discharge from a government job, courts have generally held that the reason must relate to job performance. No state or federal laws prohibit LGBT folks from holding government jobs (outside of the military—LGBT folks are prohibited from open military service by “Don't Ask EQUALITY NORTH CAROLINA T Petrel ? January Events Every Tuesday, 9pm Trivia with Roxy C. Moorecox Trivia Shot Specials Each Week Every Wednesday, 9pm Karaoke with Roxy C. Moorecox Southern Country Charlotte in the Sound Lounge, • $6 Beer Pitchers Fridays and Saturdays Live Piano and Vocals in the Main Bar Live DJ in the Sound Lounge Thursday, January 14,8:30pm Pure Piano with Ethan Lane An evening of mesmerizing classical piano with guest artist Ethan Lane and half-priced martinis Thursday, January 21,8:00pm Petra's Plays the Dating Came with Roxy Whether you play or just watch, this will be fun\ Thursday, January 28,8:00pm Family Feud with Matt and Ramona This is a not-miss event as Matt and Ramona from 107.9 The Link play . The Feud with Roxy Don't miss our Early Drag Shows on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays at 8pm Hosted by Roxy C. Moorecox Critics' Choice Best Gay/Lesbian Bar Visit our website at www.petraspianobar.com or look for us on Facebook 1919 Commonwealth Avenue Charlotte 28205 704 332 6608 Don't Tell"). Locally, only a handful of governmental bodies provide explicit protection for gay and lesbian public employees. Visit equalitync.org/ issues/localto seethe complete list In terms of licensing and professional accreditation, sexual orientation and gender identity are basically irrelevant There are no current cases in the state where someone has been denied a license or accreditation due to sexual orientation or gender identity. ENC is committed to the ideal that employment should be based on quality of work and not be subject to arbitrary prejudice and whim. •Visit equality.org to find out ways to help champion this cause, be it through contributions, assistance or volunteer efforts. Charlotte Healing for the heart CHARLOTTE — Had a difficult breakup and don't know howto move on? Then join the Charlotte Gay Break-Up/Divorce Rebuilding Group through Meetup. This self- help initiative is geared toward gay men who are experiencing the trauma of ending and/or reconciling a relationship with a significant partner and would like to have a group of like- minded individuals who can offer advice and support to one another outside of the online and bar scenes. The first event will take place on Jan. 10 at 3 p.m. at Caribou Coffee at Foxcroft, 7804 by Lainey Mille.n lainey@goqnotes.com Fairview Rd. The group will be utilizing "Rebuilding; When Your Relationship Ends," a book written by Dr. Bruce Rsher and Dr. Robert Alberti. It is devoted to steps to "mend a broken heart" On a weekly basis, members will discuss informally the concepts brought forth from this guide and learn howto best deal with current and future issues, such as pain, anxiety, stress, divorce, separation, etc. Advanced reading is requested in order to obtain maximum value through shared dialogue. It is not mandatory for everyone to attend every Meetup due to the nature of individual needs. To learn more, visit meetup.com/The- Charlotte-Gay-Break-Up-Rebuilding-Group. Guild bound CHARLOTTE—The Charlotte Business Guild will hold its first meeting of the year on Jan. 19 atCrowne Plaza Hotel, 201 S. McDowell St Guest speaker will be Vincent Berkeley, chief diversity officer and member of the executive committee at Compass Group, North America. Hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar will start at 5:30 p.m., with dinner and program following. Cost is $15 for members, $25 for guests and non-members, with $5 added for members without reservations. Reservations are due by noon on Jan. 15 by calling 704-565-5075 or by email to businessguild@yahoo.com. No shows will be Palms Wellness Center A Non Profit Organization NOW OPEN IN JACKSONVILLE NC Victor R Barnes MD Taylor J Holder MSW PLCSW/PLCAS www.Palmswellness.com LGBTI Friendly Bringing both holistic and traditional practice methodologies together. At the Palms Wellness Center clients are treated with dignity, confidentiality, and state of the art proven techniques in conjunction with traditional psychotherapy and counseling ser vices. With a focus on each individuals needs, we tailor our services for you! Depression/Anxiety PTSD (Multiple and Isolate Trauma) Substance Abuse Issues Suboxone Clinic Transitional/Identity Issues Individuals/Couples Therapy Hormone Replacement Therapy «; Visit us on the Web: www.palmswellness.com Location : 2424 Commerce Rd. JACKSONVILLE NC. 28546 CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT: 910-238-4200 We do accept Medicaid and self pay clients, (call for more information) 6 qnotes Jan. 9-22.2010
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