Behind Closed Doors: A Testing Investigation into Bias Against LGBT Job Applicants in Virginia
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“Nobody should have to worry about paying the bills because of prejudice in hiring or in the workplace.” – @mfordesq
In their latest report, the @EqualRightsCntr explores discrimination against gay/queer job applicants in Virginia: https://bit.ly/2u2DWdy
Did you know? There is no statewide protection against employment discrimination for LGBT Virginians. In their new report, the @EqualRightsCntr investigated hiring bias against gay/queer job applicants: https://bit.ly/2u2DWdy
In 3 out of 10 tests, the @EqualRightsCntr found some form of discrimination against gay/queer job applicants. Read more about the employment discrimination LGBT Virginians face in the ERC’s new report: https://bit.ly/2u2DWdy
In 2 out of 10 tests, a straight applicant was offered the job over a more-qualified gay/queer applicant. In Virginia, there are no statewide laws regarding employment discrimination against LGBT folks. Learn more in @EqualRightsCntr ‘s latest report: https://bit.ly/2u2DWdy
During one job interview, a gay tester reported that when he mentioned his husband, two employees looked at each other in open and obvious disbelief. Read about the @EqualRightsCntr ‘s investigation into bias against LGBT job applicants in Virginia: https://bit.ly/2u2DWdy
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In Virginia, there are no statewide laws banning discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. In a recent investigation, the Equal Rights Center found some form of discrimination against gay/queer job applicants in 3 out of 10 tests. https://bit.ly/2u2DWdy
It is through viable employment that individuals are able to make a living, support their families, and survive on a day-to-day basis. Without protections in place, LGBT individuals may struggle to find jobs, face harassment in the workplace, and can even be fired for being gay or transgender. Check out the Equal Rights Center’s latest report based on a testing investigation into bias against LGBT job applicants in Virginia: https://bit.ly/2u2DWdy
“Nobody should have to worry about paying the bills because of discrimination in hiring or in the workplace,” says the Equal Rights Center’s Executive Director Melvina Ford. “Discrimination is a threat to the livelihoods of LGBT individuals and robust civil rights laws should be passed to protect people on the basis of both sexual orientation and gender identity.” https://bit.ly/2u2DWdy
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