LGBT Discrimination in the Workplace

Jeff Krehely discusses the discrimination LGBT individuals face in the workplace, and how we can provide better protections for these workers.

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Jeff Krehely

Advancing Racial Equity and Justice, Building an Economy for All, Employment Non-Discrimination Act, LGBTQ Rights, Nondiscrimination Protections

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How much discrimination do LGBT individuals face in the workplace? What protections do they currently have against discrimination? What can we do to provide better protections for these workers?

(transcript, mp4, YouTube) See also:

Gay and Transgender People Face High Rates of Workplace Discrimination and Harassment by Crosby Burns and Jeff Krehely
Polls Show Huge Public Support for Gay and Transgender Workplace Protections by Jeff Krehely
Interactive Quiz: Gay and Transgender (In)equality in the Workplace by Crosby Burns

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