All posts tagged "employment"
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Pat McCrory can’t find a job because of his anti-LGBTQ bathroom bill
Former N.C. governor complains people are "reluctant" to hire him after HB 2 debacle
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Survey shows significant disparities exist between transgender people and overall population
The results of a recently released national survey of transgender people show that transgender individuals lag behind their American counterparts for nearly every economic, health...
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Virginia Senate committee approves nondiscrimination bills
A Virginia Senate committee has approved two measures that would prohibit anti-LGBT discrimination in public employment and housing, with both bills earning bipartisan support as...
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Money Talks: The Power of the LGBT Dollar
LGBT organizations champion the link between purchasing power and companies' embrace of equality
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No Trans Need Apply
A recent study by the D.C. Office of Human Rights finds a high prevalence of hiring discrimination against transgender applicants
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Trans Needs Assessment report reveals “state of emergency”
“There is a state of emergency for trans people in D.C., says Elijah Edelman. “In particular for trans women of color.” Edelman, a member of...
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OHR: Transgender employment discrimination rampant in D.C.
Study finds employers will hire less-qualified cisgender applicants in almost half of all cases
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N.Y. governor’s executive order will expand transgender protections
Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) plans to issue an executive order that will protect transgender individuals from discrimination in housing, employment, credit, education and public accommodations....
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Florida’s Osceola County passes nondiscrimination ordinance
Osceola County, Fla., Commissioners voted unanimously earlier this week to approve a comprehensive Human Rights ordinance that provides protections for people based on their sexual...
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Voters in Eureka Springs, Arkansas uphold nondiscrimination ordinance
Voters in the tourist town of Eureka Springs, Ark., went to the polls on Tuesday to uphold an ordinance preventing discrimination based on sexual orientation...
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Fortune 500s Earn Fairness Accreditation
Equality Virginia, the commonwealth’s top LGBT rights organization, recognized five Richmond-area Fortune 500 companies for workplace policies that do not discriminate against LGBT people, presenting...
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AT&T named most LGBT-friendly employer
As the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) continues to languish in Congress, it’s important we remember those companies who invest in and support their LGBT employees,...
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Lesbian waitress’ anti-gay receipt story challenged by customers
Last week, a news report was widely circulated about a lesbian waitress, Dayna Morales, being left an unkind message instead of a tip at her...
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Virginia Supermajority Oppose Discrimination
A supermajority of Virginians believe employers should not be able to discriminate against people based on their sexual orientation, according to poll data released May...
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ENDA and executive order unmentioned in Senate Dems’ meeting with Obama
President Barack Obama and Senate Democrats met behind closed doors on Capitol Hill today to discuss a list of legislative priorities ranging from the budget...
