HRC names Best places for LGBT’s to work

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation today released its annual list of “Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality” on Monday.

This year 305 companies were awarded this distinction for their employment policies and practices that include LGBT workers and their families. They include big names like Levi Strauss, Hyatt Hotels, Google, …

Needs of gay, transgender patients not adequately addressed

The healthcare industry is not adequately addressing the needs of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender patients, says an annual report from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association. Released for the third year in a row, the Healthcare Equality Index is a national report that sets benchmarks and highlights best practices and healthcare facility policies for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans.

Based on responses to an online survey conducted from October through December 2008, the report addressed patient non-discrimination and visitation policies, cultural-competency training, recognition of legal documents between same-sex partners, and the protection of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees through fair employment policies. Responses came from 93 hospitals and 73 clinics across the country. See