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Amazon removes 'equity for Black people' and 'LGBTQ+ rights' from company policies

Amazon has quietly removed protections for Black and LGBTQ+ workers from its company policies.

World

After pressure, Micron adds sexual orientation to nondiscrimination policy

Micron Technology Inc. decided Tuesday to amend its company policy so employees can no longer be fired on the basis of their sexual orientation. The move comes after The Advocate revealed last week that the Boise, Idaho, company's board of directors had ignored an unprecedented 55% shareholder vote in favor of adding both sexual orientation and gender identity to its nondiscrimination policies.

Business

Conversion therapy content is being banned by social media companies thanks to the work of LGBTQ+ group

Promoting the dangerous and discredited practice of conversion therapy now violates several companies’ content policies. Some companies say it's thanks to GLAAD's recommendations and research.

Health

HRC, GLMA release inaugural Healthcare Equality Index

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation and the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association will release today, October 1, the inaugural edition of the Healthcare Equality Index, a new annual report that assesses hospitals nationwide on a range of criteria relevant to LGBT patients and consumers. In the tradition of HRC's influential Corporate Equality Index, which evaluates American companies' gay-friendly policies and practices, the Healthcare Equality Index is the first comprehensive look at how the medical industry responds to the needs of the LGBT community.

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GLAAD demands Mark Zuckerberg public statement on Facebook’s anti-trans content moderation failure

Following a critical Oversight Board report on Meta’s handling of anti-trans Facebook content, GLAAD has urged the Meta CEO to address the company’s content moderation policies publicly.

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Amazon removes 'equity for Black people' and 'LGBTQ+ rights' from company policies

Amazon has quietly removed protections for Black and LGBTQ+ workers from its company policies.

Emails Show Conflict Behind ExxonMobil Discrimination

An ExxonMobil executive says the company is great for LGBT employees, but the lack of an antidiscrimination policy may prove otherwise.

Chick-fil-A Still Isn't LGBTQ-Friendly, Despite Pledge on Donations

The company still doesn't have an LGBTQ-inclusive nondiscrimination policy, the Human Rights Campaign points out.

Antigay Hate Group Exaggerates Influence on Chick-fil-A Donations

Tim Wildmon of the American Family Association boasts of receiving a letter from the company's CEO about its giving policy that actually went to hundreds.

After pressure, Micron adds sexual orientation to nondiscrimination policy

SEC Rejects ExxonMobil Attempt to Block Non-discrimination Shareholder Resolution

In January, ExxonMobil wrote to the SEC to argue that the company's employment policies already conformed.

Civil rights, medical groups sue FDA over ‘almost unconscionable’ delay in banning menthol tobacco products

Over a 20-year period, a ban could lower health care costs among all adult smokers by about $1.62 billion, a recent study found.

Florida Publix Refuses to Write 'Trans' on a Cake, Citing Company Policy

The employees told the customers that acknowledging trans joy is taking a stand on a political issue, which company policy forbids.

Kevin Spacey to Pay $31 Million For Breaching Sexual Harassment Policy

The disgraced House of Cards star was found to have violated the production company's sexual harassment policy.

ExxonMobil again votes down protections for gay employees

For the seventh year in a row ExxonMobil shareholders have rejected a proposal to cover sexual orientation in the company's equal employment opportunity policy.

How anti-LGBTQ+ legislation is impacting businesses and individuals

Amidst an unprecedented surge in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, a new report reveals the significant toll on individuals and businesses, underscoring the urgent need for companies to bolster inclusive policies and practices.

HRC, GLMA release inaugural Healthcare Equality Index

Equifax Raises Bar With Nondiscrimination Policy

Airbnb Host Cancels Gay Man's Booking, Says LGBT People Are 'Against Humanity'

Due to Airbnb's antidiscrimination policy, the host will no longer be able to list accommodations with the company.

Companies We Love: 2007

These very different companies bring their enlightened policies and good karma to the corporate. Salud!

Caterpillar Drops Boy Scout Funding Over Gay Ban

A spokeswoman for the equipment manufacturer said the Scouts' ban on openly gay adults doesn't align with the company's nondiscrimination policies.

Are These Companies Discriminating Against PrEP Users?

Huge -- and seemingly LGBT-friendly -- insurance companies refuse to sell policies to people taking preventative HIV medication. Why?

ExxonMobil Has a Resounding No for Its LGBT Employees

Some 80% of shareholders voted against adding sexual orientation and gender identity to the company's anti-discrimination policy.

Tennessee Advances 'License to Discriminate' Bill

The House-approved bill, now going to the Senate, would mean the state and cities couldn't require companies they do business with to have nondiscrimination policies.

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Amazon has quietly removed protections for Black and LGBTQ+ workers from its company policies.

An ExxonMobil executive says the company is great for LGBT employees, but the lack of an antidiscrimination policy may prove otherwise.

The company still doesn't have an LGBTQ-inclusive nondiscrimination policy, the Human Rights Campaign points out.

Tim Wildmon of the American Family Association boasts of receiving a letter from the company's CEO about its giving policy that actually went to hundreds.

In January, ExxonMobil wrote to the SEC to argue that the company's employment policies already conformed.

Over a 20-year period, a ban could lower health care costs among all adult smokers by about $1.62 billion, a recent study found.

The employees told the customers that acknowledging trans joy is taking a stand on a political issue, which company policy forbids.

Promoting the dangerous and discredited practice of conversion therapy now violates several companies’ content policies. Some companies say it's thanks to GLAAD's recommendations and research.

The disgraced House of Cards star was found to have violated the production company's sexual harassment policy.

For the seventh year in a row ExxonMobil shareholders have rejected a proposal to cover sexual orientation in the company's equal employment opportunity policy.

Amidst an unprecedented surge in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, a new report reveals the significant toll on individuals and businesses, underscoring the urgent need for companies to bolster inclusive policies and practices.

Due to Airbnb's antidiscrimination policy, the host will no longer be able to list accommodations with the company.

These very different companies bring their enlightened policies and good karma to the corporate. Salud!

A spokeswoman for the equipment manufacturer said the Scouts' ban on openly gay adults doesn't align with the company's nondiscrimination policies.

Huge -- and seemingly LGBT-friendly -- insurance companies refuse to sell policies to people taking preventative HIV medication. Why?

Some 80% of shareholders voted against adding sexual orientation and gender identity to the company's anti-discrimination policy.

The House-approved bill, now going to the Senate, would mean the state and cities couldn't require companies they do business with to have nondiscrimination policies.

Following a critical Oversight Board report on Meta’s handling of anti-trans Facebook content, GLAAD has urged the Meta CEO to address the company’s content moderation policies publicly.