Employment

Equality Illinois supports bill SB 1 – $15 minimum wage

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As an issue of fairness and justice to LGBTQ people, Equality Illinois supports increasing the Illinois minimum wage to $15.00. LGBTQ people should have the opportunity to provide for their families and establish economic security without burden or discrimination. Yet, our community is disproportionately affected by poverty. Research shows that members of the LGBTQ community …

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U.S. Court Protects Workers Regardless of Their Sexual Orientation

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit made the right decision Tuesday that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination in matters of employment regardless of the worker’s sexual orientation. In Illinois, we know the power of such protections because our Human Rights Act already prohibits workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual …

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Questions Remain As Trump Retains LGBTQ Workers’ Rights

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Equality Illinois statement from Brian C. Johnson, CEO: President Trump’s continuation of LGBTQ federal and contractor workers’ rights leaves many concerning, unanswered questions. We are deeply aware of the many ways the Trump administration could still roll back equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Americans. And we, as advocates for the LGBTQ community, …

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Celebrating Labor Day

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On Labor Day 2016, Equality Illinois celebrates the workers who thrive in LGBT-welcoming jobs as we recommit to fight for the federal Equality Act in Congress so that our labor is respected and protected in all workplaces throughout the nation.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE

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Your workplace may already be LGBT-friendly, but do you and your colleagues know how to share those values with all employees? Policy on paper is important but how can employers translate that into diversity trainings or conversation about sensitivity and inclusion? Join us on Wednesday, October 28 for a workshop on DIVERSITY & INCLUSION: Trainings, …

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42 Law Firms Honored for ‘Raising the Bar’

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Equality Illinois today recognized 42 Illinois law firms for “Raising the Bar” and leading the way in providing a welcoming and fair work environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) employees and engaging with the LGBT community. The findings of our annual survey include: – For the FOURTH year in a row, 100% of …

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WHITE HOUSE ORDERS PROTECT LGBT WORKERS

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The two executive orders expanding protections for LGBT workers signed Monday by President Obama set the standards by which policies, laws, and leaders should be judged, according to Equality Illinois. “President Obama’s executive orders are to be applauded for their expansive coverage,” said Bernard Cherkasov, CEO of Equality Illinois, who attended the signing ceremony in the White House East Room. “The President also resisted …

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Advancing the Federal LGBT Agenda

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An Equality Illinois delegation spent Thursday, January 9 in Washington, DC meeting with leaders to discuss a wide range of issues and emphasizing that despite great gains in 2013, the agenda remains full and there should be no complacency. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley and the Obama …

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