As we celebrate Pride Month and the one-year anniversary of the United States Supreme Court decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, which held that employment discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits sex discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, we must continue to fight for LGBTQ equality.
As we reflect on the Bostock decision and its incredible impact on our community, we must also remember the tough work that still remains to ensure legal and economic protections for LGBTQ people and their families.
Employment protections are even more critical as we struggle to bounce back from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to recent data, 40% of LGBTQ workers are employed in fields