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, Evaluate

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.

Workplace, Learn

How Can I find an Employer's Non-Discrimination Policy?

The employer seeking to include its gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer workers must maintain "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" as protected classes, in addition to federally protected classes, in…

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Workplace, Laws & Legislation

Federal Laws Impacting Domestic Partner Benefits

When discussing Domestic Partner Benefits, it is important to be aware of the numerous laws that provide, and often restrict, numerous benefits to people in certain types of relationship. Domestic…

Workplace, Evaluate

Expanding your Employee Resource Group

There are critical aspects of forming a LGBTQ+ employee resource group when employees do not have explicit protections against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Working…

Workplace, Learn

Domestic Partner Benefits: Pension Survivor Annuities

The following is a brief explanation of a qualified joint and survivor annuity (QJSA), a qualified pre-retirement survivor annuity (QPSA) and the ways in which these benefit distribution forms impact…