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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Allies, Workplace

Creator & Influencer Hub

Amid increased attacks on the LGBTQ+ community, and particularly the transgender community, the Human Rights Campaign declared a state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people in the United States in June…

Workplace, Transgender, Champion

Count Me In: Actions for Corporate Voices

Transgender people across this country are under attack. Hundreds of bills have been introduced in state legislatures that attempt to erase transgender people, make LGBTQ+ folks second class citizens and…

Workplace, Champion

Corporate Public Policy Engagement

The Workplace Equality team provides critical LGBTQ+ public policy updates to major businesses through a Corporate Public Policy Briefing call and Corporate Public Policy email summaries. Register for the call…

Corporate Equality Index 2026

The State of the Workplace for LGBTQ+ Americans is a research‑based assessment of workplace protections, policies, and lived experiences across the United States. It offers insight into the current landscape…

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Coming Out, Workplace, Learn

Coming Out at Work

Coming out at work can seem like a challenge, but it may also relieve the daily stress of hiding who you are. In 2020, the Supreme Court of the United…

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Workplace, Laws & Legislation, Champion

Business Statement on Anti-LGBTQ+ State Legislation

For years, business leaders have shared the detrimental business impacts of policies and debates that exclude LGBTQ+ people from full participation in daily life, including negative impacts on workforce, recruitment,…