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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.
While the SCOTUS ruling marked a major advancement for LGBTQ equality, there is still work to be done to ensure every workplace has inclusive policies and practices in place. Non-discrimination policies, benefits and other practices that include LGBTQ workers are essential for businesses as they compete for talent and customers. Through pioneering tools like the Corporate Equality Index, HRC works to provide employers the resources they need to improve and promote fairness in the workplace.
Workplace Discrimination Laws and Policies
Under the patchwork of state and local employment law that prohibits employment discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation more than three of every five citizens live in jurisdictions…
Who's Hiring
Join this web series from HRC and Trans Can Work to connect transgender and non-binary job seekers with opportunities and resources.
U.S. Federal Government Employment Policies
U.S. Federal Government Employment Policies
In 2011, the federal government, excluding the Postal Service, is the Nation's largest employer with about 2.0 million civilian employees.
Transgender-Inclusive Benefits: Colleges & Universities
A newer area of focus on colleges and campuses is ensuring that health insurance policies provide transgender-inclusive coverage.
Transgender-Inclusive Benefits: Are My Employer's Benefits Inclusive?
Transgender employees and employees who have transgender dependents will want to know how their employer's health insurance plans treat transgender people, regardless of their medical needs, and what medical providers…
The Equality Act
The Equality Act would provide consistent and explicit anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people across key areas of life, including employment, housing, credit, education, public spaces and services, federally funded programs,…
The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on the LGBTQ Community
LGBTQ people are more likely to have experienced a cut in work hours, are more likely to feel that their personal finances are in worse shape and are more likely…
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…
Standards for Credit on the MEI
Please see the 2021 Municipal Equality Index scorecard available here.
The following outlines our standards for credit in each section of the 2021 Municipal Equality Index (MEI) scorecard. Please note…
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.