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Is Chick-fil-A really LGBTQ friendly?

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Chick-fil-A has a long history of donating to anti-LGBTQ organizations and politicians. In 2012, the company's president Dan Cathy came out as openly against marriage equality. In recent years, the company has tried to soften its image, but it has continued to donate to anti-LGBTQ groups. Chick-fil-A employees do not have benefits that are specific to LGBTQ employees, but the company has said that it does not discriminate against employees or customers based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. Chick-fil-A also does not participate in public events or organizations that support LGBTQ rights, but it has not donated to any such events or organizations in recent years.

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Does Chick-fil-A have an LGBTQ inclusive culture?

Chick-fil-A has not shown commitment to diversity. Initiatives like training for new hires and employees, executives performance tied to diversity goals, and policies that support an inclusive culture around gender identity and self expression have not been implemented at this company.
Chick-fil-A does not have employee groups and/or diversity councils within the company to support LGBTQ employees, or other programs around hiring, supplier selection, marketing, and philanthropy to support LBBTQ individuals, causes, and organizations.

Does Chick-fil-A have inclusive workforce protections?

Chick-fil-A has not implemented inclusive workforce protection. Policies that include both sexual orientation and gender identity & expression for all operations are not in place at this company

Does Chick-fil-A offer LGBTQ friendly benefits to its employees?

Chick-fil-A does not provide inclusive benefits offering for US Employees.
Health Insurance and other benefits are not equivalent when it comes to their coverage of spouses or domestic partners for different-sex and same-sex couples.
At Chick-fil-A Transgender individuals are not offered equal health coverage, including medically necessary care.

Latest news

New transgender discrimination lawsuit marks decade of anti-LGBTQ controversies for Chick-fil-A

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by Salon

Bloomfield officials push back against approval for new Chick-Fil-A at Parkway rest stop

Town officials in Bloomfield are opposing a new Chick-Fil-A location that is slated to open at a rest stop along the Garden State Parkway in the town because of the chain’s past opposition to LGBTQ+ rights. They say that it goes against the town’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

by News12 Westchester

Chick-Fil-A Brings Fried Chicken Sandwiches and Anti-LGBQT Controversy to San Francisco’s Doorstep

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Chick-Fil-A Cut From Proposal For Kansas City Airport Restaurants After Criticism From LGBTQ Groups

At a Kansas City Council committee hearing on Wednesday, a proposed vendor for the new KCI terminal eliminated Chick-Fil-A from their restaurant list after complaints over the company’s history of anti-LGBTQ donations.

by KCUR

No one wants to work for Chick-fil-A. They can’t figure out why.

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by LGBTQ Nation

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As the clock struck midnight, countless rainbow-themed storefronts, commercials and merchandise quickly faded away on July 1. Despite an entire month commemorating the struggles and pride of the LGBTQ+ community, discrimination and stereotyping continue at the hands of public officials and corporations. Many queer individuals are critical of corporations monetizing Pride month and queer aesthetics,...

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Chick-fil-A’s profits are being used to push anti-trans state laws & kill the Equality Act

Christian billionaires like Chick-fil-A's Dan Cathy and Betsy DeVos are funding one of "the most sophisticated dark money operations" to roll back LGBTQ rights...

by LGBTQ Nation

Burger King declares LGBTQ war on Chic-Fil-A, will NJ take sides?

Burger King is stepping up its game in the chicken sandwich wars and declaring a not so subtle war with Chic-fil-A while they're at it.

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See report on Human Rights Campaign on Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A has achieved a score of 0/100 on the 2021 Corporate Equality Index by the Human Rights Campaign.

by Human Rights Campaign

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