Taking a public stance, along with maintaining proper internal procedures to protect all employees, can help minimize the risk of reputational damage, boycotts, and other negative consequences. (Credit: Angyalosi Beata/Shutterstock.com)
In a historic decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in June 2020 that Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act protects gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees from discrimination. This landmark ruling was a significant step toward supporting the LGBTQ community in the workforce and protecting their rights as employees.
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