What does “gender identity or expression” mean?
The D.C. Office of Human Rights defines gender identity or expression as a gender-related identity, appearance, expression, or behavior of an individual, regardless of the individual’s assigned sex at birth. Transgender is an umbrella term that refers to any individual whose identity or behavior differs from stereotypical or traditional gender expectations, including transsexual individuals, cross-dressers, androgynous individuals, and others whose appearance or characteristics are perceived to be gender a-typical. What areas of discrimination are specifically addressed by the amendment? The amendment includes specific guidelines and regulations that cover restrooms and other gender specific facilities, accommodations for health care needs, dress and grooming standards, the recording of gender and name, and background checks. What actions constitute harassment or a hostile environment? The amendment states that the following behaviors may constitute evidence of unlawful harassment and
