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.
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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.
Choose from one of our featured topics to explore specific areas of our Workplace resources.
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…
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…
MEI 2024: 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…
Municipal Equality Index 2024
The 2024 MEI is the twelfth annual edition and rates a total of 506 cities on 49 different criteria from every state in the nation.
Queer to Stay
Queer to Stay: An LGBTQ+ Business Preservation Initiative is a collaboration between the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and SHOWTIME® that celebrates and supports Pride and the LGBTQ+ community by identifying…
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.
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.
Standards for Credit on the MEI
Please see the 2024 Municipal Equality Index scorecard available here.
The following outlines our standards for credit in each section of the 2024 Municipal Equality Index (MEI) scorecard. In total,…
Supporting Paid Leave
Every year, millions of Americans face significant life events, including medical treatment and recovery, taking care of a loved one, or welcoming a child. Given the prevalence of workplace discrimination…
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