Workplace

In June 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States affirmed that LGBTQ+ workers are protected from discrimination under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 — a landmark decision.

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Workplace

Standards for Credit on the MEI

Please see the 2022 Municipal Equality Index scorecard available here.
The following outlines our standards for credit in each section of the 2022 Municipal Equality Index (MEI) scorecard. In total,…

Workplace, Coming Out

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Definitions

For a full list of definitions, read through HRC's Glossary of Terms. Visit HRC's Coming Out Center for more information and resources on living openly and authentically.

Workplace

Questions to Ask Before Enrolling In Domestic Partner Benefits

It is always advisable to consult a lawyer in your state before signing a legal document. Here are some specific questions to consider before signing a domestic partnership affidavit/declaration.

Communities of Color, Workplace, Capacity Building, Opportunities for Providers & Institutions

Queer to Stay

Announcing our 2023 Queer to Stay awardees!
The Human Rights Campaign and SHOWTIME® are excited to present the fourth year of "Queer to Stay: An LGBTQ+ Business Preservation Initiative", an…

Municipal Equality Index 2023

The 2023 MEI is the twelfth annual edition and rates a total of 506 cities on 49 different criteria from every state in the nation.
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Laws & Legislation, Workplace, State & Local Policy

MEI 2023: See Your Cities' Scores

HRC's Municipal Equality Index (MEI) demonstrates the ways that many cities can — and do — support the LGBTQ+ people who live and work there, even where states and the…

Laws & Legislation, Workplace, State & Local Policy

MEI 2022: See Your Cities' Past Scores

HRC's Municipal Equality Index (MEI) demonstrates the ways that many cities can — and do — support the LGBTQ+ people who live and work there, even where states and the…

Workplace

LGBTQ+ Recruitment

With a new generation of progressive minds entering the workforce, many employers are actively recruiting LGBTQ+ employees. Here are some resources for LGBTQ+ recruitment.