‘A basic human right’: Why your benefits may be failing your LGBTQ employees
The first step in expanding benefits offerings for queer employees is to ensure that those entrusted with those benefits are qualified to tend to the community's needs.
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White House reverses Trump ban on LGBTQ+ healthcare protection
“Equitable access to healthcare is a human right,” says Omar Gonzalez-Pagan, an attorney with Lambda Legal.
Corporate leaders decry anti-LGBTQ legislative moves in U.S.
This type of legislation undermines companies’ ability to recruit workers and retain existing talent in those states, the executives said.
Nasdaq will require more diversity on listed company boards
Under its proposed rules, most companies listed on Nasdaq’s U.S. exchange would have to include at least one director who identifies as female and one who identifies as an underrepresented minority or LGBTQ.
CEO who was once a man brings gender-equality outlook
“My insights from comparing living as a man and living as a woman is that we still have a very long way to go,” said Caroline Farberger, the chief executive of a Swedish insurance company.
Transgender health company Plume jumps into employee benefits space
“It's still one of the most underserved communities when it comes to safe, accessible and reliable healthcare,” says Soltan Bryce, the head of growth at Plume.
Why support for LGBTQ+ employees must extend beyond Pride Month
Accepting LGBTQ+ employees means making significant and long lasting changes to your workplace culture and policies.
Your fertility benefits may be excluding LGBTQ+ employees from treatments
Most employers believe their benefits are inclusive or equitable until an employee who’s trying to access it points out the flaws, says Lisa Greenbaum, the chief client officer at Progyny.
Most LGBTQ workers in U.S. face discrimination that’s now illegal
“Just change in the law is not enough,” said Glennda Testone, executive director of New York City’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center. “We need to change people’s lived professional equality.”
Employers need to embrace, not tolerate, LGBTQ employees
One employer decided to update their corporate policies after the Supreme Court ruled LGBTQ people are protected under the Civil Rights Act.
Stork Club creates maternity care for modern families
A benefit start-up unveils a new platform that consolidates maternity and parental benefits into one.
Benefits Think More employers are covering transgender health benefits
Employers are recognizing that adding trans-inclusive benefits may outweigh the limited cost of covering them.
Dr. David Gregg
StayWell
Warren, Buttigieg unveil LGBTQ rights plans
Presidential hopefuls discuss workplace rights, equal pay and increased benefits for veterans.
Gay softball league leads to major Supreme Court job-bias case
The court is set to consider whether federal law gives LGBTQ people any protection against employment discrimination.
Companies offering LGBTQ-friendly policies at record high
As a way to improve employee retention, companies are increasingly offering benefits like adoption and surrogacy reimbursement to create a fully inclusive and diverse workplace.
How employers are failing transgender employees in a crucial way
“Healthcare related to gender transition has been universally recognized by every major medical organization as medically necessary care,” says one expert.
How employers are failing transgender employees in a crucial way
“Healthcare related to gender transition has been universally recognized by every major medical organization as medically necessary care,” says one expert.
8 companies with an LGBTQ-friendly culture
June is Pride Month. But for many employers, LGBTQ-friendly policies and benefits are ingrained in the company culture year-round to attract and retain top talent.
Is your fertility benefit excluding some employees?
Why one fertility doctor is advocating for clients to expand IVF and fertility benefit programs for LGBTQ workers.
Is your fertility benefit excluding some employees?
Why one fertility doctor is advocating for employers to expand IVF and fertility benefit programs for LGBTQ employees.
