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Rights in the Workplace
Human Rights Campaign
Information on workplace and corporate attitudes and policies surrounding sexual orientation. Includes links to information about employee groups, organizations and companies that offer benefits to domestic partners.
Lamda Legal
National organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work.
Out and Equal Workplace Advocates
National organization devoted to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in the workplace.
American Civil Liberties Union LGBT Project
The LGBT Project fights discrimination and moves public opinion on LGBT rights through the courts, legislatures and public education across five issue area
Transgender Law Center
A civil rights organization advocating for transgender communities.
National Center for Transgender Equality
Social justice organization dedicated to advancing the equality of transgender people through advocacy, collaboration and empowerment.
National Center for Lesbian Rights
A national legal organization committed to advancing the civil and human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their families through litigation, public policy advocacy, and public education.
Job Search & Career Related Resources
Out For Work
OFW functions as a complimentary component in the total educational experience of LGBT students, primarily in the development, evaluation, initiation, and implementation of career plans and opportunities.
Simply Hired's Work it "Out"
Search for positions with LGBT friendly organizations
ProGayJobs
A leading organization dedicated exclusively to the employment needs of the GLBT professional workforce.
National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
The NGLCC is the business advocate and direct link between lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) business owners, corporations, and government, representing the interests of more than 1.4 million LGBT businesses and entrepreneurs.
Industry and Geographic Resources
Federal Globe
Resources for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender employees of the Federal Government, and for the general public.
National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association
An organization of journalists, media professionals, educators and students that works within the news industry to foster fair and accurate coverage of LGBT issues.
National LGBT Bar Association
A national association of lawyers, judges and other legal professionals, law students, activists, and affiliates of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender legal organizations. The LGBT Bar promotes justice in and through the legal profession for the LGBT community in all its diversity.
Out in Media and Television
The weekly e-newsletter OTF Exchange, which includes announcements about the organization, job listings, and special offers for members.
Out Professionals
Gay and lesbian networking organization with a diverse membership of entrepreneurs, self-employed professionals and corporate executives.
National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals
NOGLSTP is a national organization of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people (and their advocates) employed or interested in scientific or high technology fields.
Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies (GLIFAA)
Seeks equality and fairness for LGBT employees and their families in foreign affairs agencies.
Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
Strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression
Geographic Resources
Look for LGBTQ groups in your geographic area of interest. They may have resources and contacts to help you locate friendly employers (some examples).
Assessing Employers
Check Their Web Site
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Do they have resources/support systems/mentoring, etc?
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Check for their EEO or hiring policies—if it's not obvious on the site, try any job posting
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Check their other policies—especially benefits (domestic partner benefits or lack thereof) for clues
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Look for LGBTQ groups in your geographic area of interest. They may have resources and contacts to help you locate friendly employers (some examples).
Check Other Sources
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