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By Steven R. Rodgers, Executive Vice President and General Counsel
But Intel’s support of LGBT+ workers is not enough. We seek uniform application of this anti-discrimination principle across all 50 states. Workplace discrimination of LGBT+ workers is real. More than 40 percent of lesbians and gays and nearly 80 percent of transgender employees have stated experiencing discrimination at some point in the workplace throughout their careers. Currently, only 22 US states protect workers from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity; 28 states extend no protection at all.
We can – and must – do better. Equal treatment and protecting everyone in the workplace from discrimination is not only right and moral, it is also pro-business. Access to talent is becoming more competitive around the world, and the way any country protects talent from discrimination will impact its competitiveness and overall economic performance. Simply put, a healthy, non-discriminatory business environment enables companies to tap a wider talent pool and to compete better. The data shows that companies with inclusive cultures report improved market share, are more likely to capture a new market, generate more profits, and rate themselves better at innovation.
At Intel, we know that we do our best work as an inclusive company and that diversity is key to our continued growth. Our support of LGBT+ employees remains unparalleled and our commitment is unchanged. This fall, we urge the Supreme Court to take an important step in the fight for inclusion and equality.
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