2018 U.S. LGBTQ+ Paid Leave Survey
HRC Foundation released a report detailing the results of its groundbreaking nationwide survey of LGBTQ+ people that reveals an urgent need for inclusive employer-paid family and medical leave.
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Employers
Non-discrimination policies, benefits and other practices that include LGBTQ+ workers are essential for businesses as they compete for talent and customers.
LGBTQ+ Workers of Color Need Paid Leave: Findings from the 2018 U.S. LGBTQ+ Paid Leave Survey
For the estimated 1.8 million LGBTQ+ people of color in the American workforce, existing forms of discrimination can further limit access to paid parental, family care and medical leave.
Transgender Inclusion: Start the Conversation
Here are some thought-provoking questions on transgender workplace inclusion.
Equality is Our Business
In the wake of 2015’s rash of anti-LGBTQ+ bills, corporate leaders from around the United States have weighed in to declare that such bills are bad for business.
Transgender-Inclusive Benefits for Employees and Dependents
Medically necessary treatments and procedures, such as those defined by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health's Standards of Care for Gender Identity Disorders, should be included in employer-provided healthcare…
Corporate Equality Index 2016: Criteria Updates & Toolkit for Success
These were the criteria updates to earn a 100 in the 2016 CEI, which remain in place for the current 2018 CEI survey.
Corporate Equality Index Archive
HRC's Corporate Equality Index report, released each fall, provides an in-depth analysis and rating of large U.S. employers and their policies and practices pertinent to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and…
Business Case: Legal Vulnerability
Employers that develop and implement workplace strategies that create fair workplaces for LGBTQ+ employees can enhance corporate reputation, increase job satisfaction and boost employee morale. Results include enhanced corporate reputation…
Business Case: Corporate Reputation and Marketing Opportunities
Employers that develop and implement workplace strategies that address create fair workplaces for LGBTQ+ employees can enhance corporate reputation, increase job satisfaction and boost employee morale. Results include enhanced corporate…
The Equality Principles
The Corporate Equality Index is guided in part by the Equality Principles, 10 benchmarks for companies seeking to demonstrate a commitment to equal treatment of LGBTQ+ employees, consumers and investors.