On January 10th, Out & Equal hosted a webinar entitled “Perspectives on LGBT Workplace Equality in Singapore” as part of our bimonthly global webinar series. The speakers—Leow Yangfa, the […]
Erin Uritus responds to the creation of the Division of Conscience and Religious Freedom within the Department of Health and Human Services
“The Division of Conscience and Religious Freedom highlights the need for federal non-discrimination policies that protect LGBTQ individuals in all areas of life—from healthcare to employment. This measure threatens the […]
Michel Cox, Board of Directors, Welcomes New CEO – Erin Uritus
It is both an honor and a privilege to have my first message as the 2018 Chair of the Board of Directors for Out & Equal be to introduce you […]
Out & Equal Welcomes New CEO
(San Francisco, CA) –Out & Equal Workplace Advocates is thrilled to announce the new Chief Executive Officer of the 20+ year organization, Erin Uritus. Board Chair and Comcast […]
Five Great Things that Happened in Support of LGBTQ Workplace Equality in 2017
As the remaining days of 2017 dwindle, our team at Out & Equal can’t help but reflect on what this year has meant for our LGBTQ family and those […]
The L-Word: Revolution & Revival
Dear Ilene Chaiken and Marja-Lewis Ryan, The L-Word graced the screens of our televisions all across America in 2004 ushering in a new era of LGBT visibility in […]
It’s Not About Cake – Out & Equal Stands With Charlie and David
Washington, D.C., December 5, 2017 — Today, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) heard oral arguments from the two sides of the Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights […]
What’s Next after Marriage Equality? The US Civil Rights Commission Urges Congress to Pass LGBT Protections
Washington, D.C.—Last week, the United States Commission on Civil Rights (the “Commission”) released a report urging Congress to pass a federal law that specifically bans workplace discrimination on the basis […]
2017 Out & Equal LGBT Brazil Forum Convenes 300 Participants to Discuss Strategies for Advancing LGBT Inclusion in the Brazilian Workplace
On Tuesday, November 14th, Out & Equal Workplace Advocates held our second annual Out & Equal LGBT Brazil Forum in São Paulo! The event convened 300 attendees from more […]
2017 Workplace Equality Fact Sheet
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Workplace Discrimination at a Glance: One in four LGBT employees report experiencing employment discrimination in the last five years. The Transgender unemployment rate is […]