Labor Department guidance seen to enable anti-LGBTQ discrimination
2014 directive barred anti-LGBT workplace discrimination among fed'l contractors
Kameny to join Labor Department’s Hall of Honor
Historic directive estimated to impact 28 million workers
No comment period prior to final rule on directive
Obama admin will interpret gender anti-bias tool to extend protections
Much sought-after announcement praised, but may be redundant with upcoming executive orders
Labor sec'y says extending existing directive to protect trans workers 'under review'
Policy applies even in states that don't recognize same-sex marriage
Guidance expected following U.S. Supreme Court decision against DOMA
