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.
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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.
Resources for the LGBTQ Community Around COVID-19
This is a global health crisis, and as we’re seeing in the government’s lagging response, our work is more necessary than ever.
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.
Municipal Equality Index 2020
The 2020 MEI is the ninth annual edition and rates a total of 506 cities on 49 different criteria from every state in the nation.
See Your City's Score
MEI 2016: See Your City's Score
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 federal government have failed…
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.
LGBTQ Professional Recruitment Events
Upcoming LGBTQ focused recruitment events
LGBTQ Professional and Student Associations
Below is a listing of LGBTQ Professional and Student Associations, broken down by industry.
LGBTQ Equality at the Fortune 500
Fortune magazine's 500 largest publicly-traded companies, which collectively employ nearly 25 million people, have made significant strides in advancing equal protections and benefits for their lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and…
LGBTQ Employee Retention: Professional Development Programs
Professional development initiatives aimed at LGBTQ employees encourage workers to develop their professional careers within that same business and can be a critical tool for retaining talented employees. Targeted and…