
LGBTQ+ discrimination at work
Unfortunately, not all employers go out of their way to embrace diversity, particularly when it comes to LGBTQ+ employees. The following stats illustrate the discrimination LGBTQ+ people face at work:- 46 percent of LGBTQ+ employees are not “out” at work
- 1-in-5 LGBTQ+ workers report being told to dress in more feminine or masculine clothing
- 53 percent of LGBTQ+ workers say they occasionally hear jokes about gay people at work
- 31 percent of LGBTQ+ employees report feeling unhappy or depressed at work
- 59 percent of LGBTQ+ individuals perceive themselves as having fewer employment opportunities and 50 percent said they are paid less than non-LGBTQ+ colleagues
- 1-in-5 LGBTQ+ people report discrimination because of their sexual orientation or gender identity when applying for jobs, negotiating salary or being considered for promotion
- LGBTQ+ people of color are twice as likely as white LGBTQ+ individuals to have been discriminated against when applying for jobs because of their sexual orientation or gender identity