LGBT Discrimination in the Workplace: Article List:

Full list of articles and documents from the Sexual Diversity LGBT Discrimination in the Workplace category. Though these articles may have since been updated they are listed by their original publish date, with the most recent documents first.

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Workplace Discrimination Publications
Harsh Workplace Pushing Women Out of Academia Researchers found a harsh workplace climate, which can include harassment and feelings of not belonging, was the most common reason women left academia.
Himpathy Towards Perpetrators of Workplace Sexual Harassment A new study suggests that some people are morally biased to have sympathy toward the accused in cases of workplace sexual harassment.
Creamy and Seductive: Gender Surveillance in Flight Attendant Work Despite airline industry attempts to cultivate diverse working environments, gendered practices and pressures persist with female cabin crew encountering expectations on appearance not extended to male counterparts.
Managers Exhibit Bias Based on Race, Gender, Disability and Sexual Orientation Research reveals those in management positions demonstrate explicit and implicit bias toward others from marginalized groups and often express more implicit bias than those not in management.
Flirting to Get Ahead at Work Men are more likely than women to engage in social sexual behavior for personal gain, and it’s most often men in lower-power positions who initiate it.
Younger and College Educated Women More Likely to Say They Have Been Harassed Discrimination in America - American women most frequently report being discriminated against in the workplace.
Workplace Sexual Harassment a Chronic Problem - President of American Psychological Association According to the president of the APA, sexual harassment in the workplace is a pervasive, chronic problem that can cause enduring psychological harm.
Sexual Harassment by Work Colleagues May Be Associated With More Severe Depression Study reveals employees who experience workplace sexual harassment by supervisors, colleagues or subordinates may develop more severe symptoms of depression.
American Queen Steamboat Sued for Firing Employee Who Opposed Sexual Harassment EEOC charged in lawsuit American Queen Steamboat Company unlawfully fired employee after he supported coworker complaint about sexual harassment.
EEOC Sues Apple Metro Restaurant Chain for Sex Discrimination and Retaliation Transgender employee harassed at Hawthorne Applebee's because of her gender identity and fired for objecting, federal agency charges.
Aversive Racism - The Damaging Effects of Discrimination Research reveals that working under biased managers can impact workplace performance of minority workers.
Top U.S. Companies Embracing Inclusive Policies for LGBTQ Workers Major U.S. companies and law firms advancing in vital policies and practices to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) workers around the world.
LGBT Gender Diversity in the Boardroom Evidence suggests that discrimination, homophobia and workplace hostility limit the employment prospects and career mobility of LGBT individuals.
Sexual Orientation, LGBT and the Workplace The American Law Journal presented Fired for Being Gay: ENDA of LGBT Discrimination at Work? on the Philadelphia CNN-News affiliate, WFMZ-TV.
LGBT File Employment Discrimination Complaints as Often as People of Color & Women Analysis of complaints show LGBT people use sexual orientation and gender identity employment non-discrimination laws as frequently as others.
Improving Workplace Climate for Bisexual Employees Helping employees and employers build more inclusive workplace environments for bisexual people.
Global Corporate Coalition to Advance LGBT Equality in Worldwide Workplaces Consortium of 12 major businesses with 1.4 million employees across more than 190 countries commit to uphold LGBT workplace protections abroad.
Covert and Overt Sexism Equally Damaging to Working Women Study reveals sexist wisecracks, comments and office cultures where women are ignored just as damaging to women as single instances of sexual coercion and unwanted sexual attention.
Lesbian UPS Employee wins $100,000 for Discrimination Jury verdict of $100,000 for being discriminated against and by her supervisor due to sexual orientation while employed at United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS).
Equality is Our Business: LGBT Workplace Equality Pledge Equality is Our Business Program for diversity and inclusion in the workplace, protections in employment, housing and public accommodations.
EEOC Memo - Title VII Protects Workers from Sexual Orientation Discrimination Equal Employment Opportunity Commission memo says workers protected under Title VII from employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, as well as gender identity.
Exxon Changes Non-Discrimination Policy ExxonMobil has re-written its EEO policy to include protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Virginia LGBT Employees Lack Statewide Protections against Ongoing Employment Discrimination LGBT workers in Virginia are vulnerable to employment discrimination absent explicit statewide legal protections, according to a new report.
62,000 LGBT Workers in Oklahoma Lack Protection Against Ongoing Employment Discrimination Approximately 62,000 LGBT workers in Oklahoma are vulnerable to employment discrimination absent explicit statewide legal protections.
LGBT Workers in Arkansas Lack Statewide Protections against Ongoing Employment Discrimination Approximately 47,000 LGBT workers in Arkansas are vulnerable to employment discrimination absent explicit statewide legal protections.
How do Men and Women Respond to Gender Bias in STEM Research reveals gender biases limit opportunities for women within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines.
Arizona LGBT Workers Lack Protection against Employment Discrimination Approximately 119,000 LGBT workers in Arizona lack statewide protections against ongoing employment discrimination.
Employers Should Never Discriminate, Even on Religious Grounds Say Most Americans Most Americans still agree on federal job protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Political Correctness in Diverse Workplace Fosters Creativity People may associate political correctness with conformity but new research finds it also correlates with creativity in work settings.
Employee Handbooks: Social Media, NLRB and EEO Trends Employers must be aware of recent changes in the law, society and technology, when developing or updating their employee handbooks.
Perfect Score for Chrysler Group LGBT Workplace Policies and Benefits Index rates major employers based on LGBT workplace policies and benefits, defining the best-in-class practices for LGBT workplace inclusion.
Are Males or Females Most at Risk of Verbal Abuse in the Workplace In a female-dominated workplace, men are expected to adopt a protective attitude towards women, which makes them more vulnerable.
LGBT's in the Workplace - 66% of Canadians Feel Businesses Need to do More to Welcome Them Half of Canadians think their own employer should do more to ensure LGBT employees feel comfortable in the workplace.
Porn Policy: Reducing Discrimination and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Information regarding reducing discrimination and sexual harassment through a strict workplace pornography policy.
Bullies in the Workplace Approximately 54 million workers, or 35 percent of U.S. employees, are targeted by a bully at some point in their careers.
Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation in the Workplace: A Practical Guide Book addresses US workplace law and human resource practice relating to gender identity, sexual orientation, and gender expression.