14-02.4-15.2. Preferred pronoun - Government entity

14-02.4-15.2. Preferred pronoun - Government entity 1. Unless otherwise required by law, a government entity may not adopt a policy requiring or prohibiting: a. An employee's use of an individual's preferred pronoun when addressing or mentioning the individual in work-related communications; or b. The designation of an employee's preferred pronoun in work-related communications. 2. An individual may assert a violation of this section as a claim or defense in a judicial proceeding and is entitled to recover appropriate relief, including reasonable attorney fees and court costs.