Hundreds of companies have voluntarily adopted EEO policies that include sexual orientation and gender identity

In 22 states and hundreds of localities across the country, employers have already been bound by laws that prohibit discrimination against at least some members of the LGBT community. If protecting LGBT employees created a tidal wave of litigation or bankrupted companies, we certainly would have seen that. Instead, non-discrimination laws can decrease the incidents of discrimination by placing both employers and employees on notice that discriminatory behavior is both unacceptable and illegal. We have seen businesses succeed and American families protected and that should be the reality for our entire nation. The Equality Act thus codifies this existing area of sex discrimination guidance and practice, providing increased clarity for everyone. Continue Reading