Law & Public Policy
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HIV and AIDS: Decades of Activism, Paths Forward
Date Published: Overview This 2023 Workplace Summit fireside chat brings together veteran HIV/AIDS activists Paul Kawata and Peter Staley to reflect on decades of activism and the work that still lies ahead. Drawing on the legacy of ACT UP and hard-won progress in healthcare access, the conversation connects historical lessons to today’s legal and political…
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Talent on the Move: Where Do We Go From Here?
Date Published: Overview This report explores how anti-LGBTQ+ legislation affects workforce mobility, workplace inclusion, and employee well-being across the United States. Drawing on insights from more than 560 working professionals, the research highlights how legislative changes influence where people choose to live and work, their sense of safety, and their experiences at work. The findings…
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Striving for authenticity LGBT+ views on enduring discrimination and expanding inclusion
Date Published: Overview The IBM report, Striving for Authenticity: LGBT+ Views on Enduring Discrimination and Expanding Inclusion, examines the lived experiences of LGBT+ employees across industries and the barriers that prevent people from showing up authentically at work. The research highlights persistent discrimination, limited leadership representation, and gaps in inclusive workplace policies that continue to…
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Stay Focused, Committed, and Open: Businesses and LGBTQ+ Equality
Date Published: Key Insights Stay Focused, Committed, and Open: Businesses and LGBTQ+ Equality Check out Erin’s message to companies on Medium. During Pride Month, many companies take the opportunity to signal their values of LGBTQ+ inclusivity. While not uncomplicated, we in the LGBTQ+ community appreciate the support and affirmation from our employers and the companies we…
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Planning for the LGBTQ+ Family
Date Published: Overview This resource examines key financial planning considerations for LGBTQ+ individuals and families in the evolving legal and tax landscape following Obergefell v. Hodges. It explores the benefits and potential drawbacks of marriage, along with critical estate planning issues that can affect long-term financial security. The guide also addresses family planning considerations, including…
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Transgender Americans Belong: An Open Letter to America’s Employers
Date Published: The following is a letter from Aimee Stephens. After notifying her employer of her intention to transition, Aimee was fired from her job as a funeral director. Any day now, the U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether her boss broke the law when he fired her. Aimee’s case is being heard together with…
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Speaking Out at SCOTUS for Civil Rights Protections
Date Published: The U.S. Supreme Court is currently weighing a ruling on a trio of cases that will decide whether LGBTQ people are protected from discrimination under existing federal civil rights laws – laws that include workplace protections. Out & Equal CEO, Erin Uritus, spoke at a rally on the steps of the Supreme Court…
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More than 200 Major Businesses File Landmark Amicus Brief in Support of LGBTQ Workers
Date Published: The U.S. Supreme Court is slated to hear the most significant LGBTQ rights cases since the landmark marriage equality decision. 2 July 2019 WASHINGTON — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), Lambda Legal, Out & Equal, Out Leadership, and Freedom for All Americans announced that 206 major corporations have signed a “friend of…