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Downloads
Here you will find various publications from the Human Rights Campaign. We will continue to add training material and other downloadable resources, so check back often.
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2010 Buying for Equality
Human Rights Campaign Foundation,
Nov 2009
Ratings in Buying for Equality are based on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s annual report card, the Corporate Equality Index. Every day, from enhanced domestic partner benefits to transgender inclusion in non-discrimination policies, we are seeing a revolution in the American workplace.
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2010 Corporate Equality Index
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Sep 2009
The Corporate Equality Index is a tool to rate U.S. businesses on how they are treating lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees, consumers and investors. Businesses are using the index the way the Human Rights Campaign had intended: as a road map to equal treatment for LGBT workers and consumers in the U.S. The index has also had a profound impact on many workplaces and has spurred significant change among companies that initially had been slow to adopt more equitable policies.
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2009 Healthcare Equality Index
Human Rights Campaign Foundation & Gay and Lesbian Medical Association,
Jul 2009
The Healthcare Equality Index rates U.S. healthcare facilites on how they treat their lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender patients and employees. Healthcare facilities are using the index as a guide to equal treatment for the LGBT community. The HEI focuses on five main policy areas: patient non-discrimination, hospital visitation, decision making, cultural competency training and employment policies and benefits.
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2009 Annual Report
Human Rights Campaign,
Oct 2009
Annual report of the Human Rights Campaign and Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
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Degrees of Equality
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Sep 2009
To understand and bridge the gap between policy and real-life experience, the HRC Foundation embarked on an ambitious research plan to study how LGBT identity surfaces and unfolds in the workplace, how environment can affect the retention and productivity of all employees and how organizations can identify and address opportunities to improve climate.
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2.47 MB)
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Equality from State to State 2009
Human Rights Campaign Foundation,
Jan 2010
The comprehensive state-by-state report provides a complete summary of all the state legislation introduced and passed in 2009 that affected lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and their families. The report indicates that despite disappointments in 2009, it was a banner year for positive legislation affecting the LGBT community, with as many positive bills passed this past year as in 2007 and 2008 combined. The report also details expectations for 2010.
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The State of the Workplace
Human Rights Campaign Foundation,
Jan 2007
The State of the Workplace is an annual report, published by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Workplace Project. This report is a national source of information on laws and policies surrounding sexual orientation and gender identity in the workplace. The HRC Workplace Project advises employees and employers on the value of workplace diversity. It collects, analyzes and disseminates information to assist employees and employers in implementing policies and procedures aimed at treating gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender workers equally.
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Congressional Scorecard
Human Rights Campaign,
Jan 2008
Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans, allies, friends, families and co-workers have the power to decide whether to move forward or lose ground. The Human Rights Campaign wants to provide you with information on how your elected officials have voted on issues of equality.
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A Straight Guide to GLBT Americans
Human Rights Campaign Foundation,
Jan 2006
The Human Rights Campaign and Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) present a first of its kind guide to GLBT Americans written for straight people. The guide walks people through the emotional spectrum that people typically feel after someone comes out to them, outlines myths and facts about GLBT people, and gives easy ways for straight people to learn more and demonstrate their support for GLBT Americans.
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Transgender Americans: A Handbook for Understanding
Human Rights Campaign Foundation,
Nov 2006
We start by providing a picture: who transgender people are, how many are simply working to make a life and a living in the United States every day, and what the American people already understand and believe about their transgender neighbors and co-workers. Next, we discuss the numerous issues in which transgender people face discrimination and harassment.
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Transgender Issues in the Workplace: A Tool for Managers
Human Rights Campaign Foundation,
Jan 2004
Covers basic terminology, how to manage as an employee transitions from one sex to another, and laws and court cases regarding workplace protections based on gender identity.
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The Business Cost Impact of Marriage for Same-Sex Couples
M.V. Lee Badgett, Ph.D. and Gary Gates, Ph.D.,
Jan 2004
In the discussion about opening marriage to same-sex couples, some have worried that businesses would be overwhelmed with the costs of covering new spouses under existing employee benefits plans. Using the best data available, this report finds that most businesses will have no employees who will marry a same-sex partner and the average business will see no noticeable increase in employee benefit costs.
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Answers to Questions About Marriage Equality
Human Rights Campaign,
Jan 2006
A pamphlet that answers common questions and concerns about marriage equality for same-sex couples, including: "Why aren’t civil unions enough?", "I believe God meant marriage for men and women. How can I support marriage for same-sex couples?", "Can’t same-sex couples go to a lawyer to secure all the rights they need?" and much more.
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Small Business Basics
Human Rights Campaign Foundation and National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce,
Nov 2008
Small Business Basics provides model benefits and employment policies and offers suggestions for businesses to cope with high healthcare costs. It also gives practical, cost effective ideas for small business owners and managers on building inclusion, monitoring the work force and addressing problems and taking advantage of the increased opportunities for senior leadership to interact with employees that exist in small businesses.
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Letter to President Obama on DOMA
Joe Solmonese,
Jun 2009
HRC President Joe Solmonese sent a letter to President Barack Obama responding to the administration’s brief that argues for the Defense of Marriage Act to be upheld in court.
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