Transgender Employee Discrimination Case Brought to Appeals Court

Attorneys for Vandy Beth Glenn filed papers in the 11th Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals on Tuesday, defending a federal judge?s ruling that their client had been discriminated against in 2007. Glenn was first hired as a legislative editor in 2005 when she still presented herself as male, but she was fired roughly two years later after informing her supervisor of her plan to transition. Her attorneys say she was a victim of sexual harassment by her supervisor, Georgia General Assembly legislative counsel Sewell Brumby. In August, U.S. District Judge Richard Story ordered that Glenn be reinstated to her position with full salary, benefits, and seniority; but the state is appealing that decision.?It is clear Vandy Beth Glenn was fired because her boss didn?t like her as she is. That is unfair and illegal. The law is on our side here, but transgender employees are still vulnerable to sex discrimination from their employers,? commented Glenn?s attorney Greg Nevins. Glenn plans to see the case to its end, but it may take up to several years before a ruling is made.Related Media Coverage:Atlanta Journal-Constitution ? February 2, 2011?Transgender Employee Fired by State Awaits Ruling?http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-politics-elections/transgender-employee-fired-by-825690.html

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