Is Chipotle really LGBTQ friendly?

Chipotle has been a vocal supporter of LGBTQ rights for many years and has been recognized as a leader in the industry for its inclusive policies and practices. The company has offered benefits to same-sex couples since 2009, well before it was mandated by federal law, and it has participated in and donated to numerous public events and organizations that support LGBTQ rights. In addition, Chipotle has made political donations to politicians who support or don't support LGBTQ rights legislation.

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Does Chipotle offer LGBTQ friendly benefits to its employees?

Chipotle has strong and inclusive benefits offering for US Employees.
Health Insurance and other benefits are equivalent when it comes to their coverage of spouses or domestic partners for different-sex and same-sex couples.
At Chipotle Transgender individuals are offered equal health coverage, including medically necessary care.

Equivalency in same- and different-sex domestic partner medical and soft benefits

Equal health coverage for transgender individuals without exclusion for medically necessary care

Equivalency in same- and different-sex spousal medical and soft benefits

Does Chipotle have an LGBTQ inclusive culture?

Chipotle has shown sustained commitment to diversity through several 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.
Chipotle has employee groups and/or diversity councils within the company to support LGBTQ employees, and has several programs around hiring, supplier selection, marketing, and philanthropy to support LBBTQ individuals, causes, and organizations.

Three LGBTQ Internal Training and Education Best Practices

LGBTQ Corporate Social Responsibility

Employee group –or– Diversity council

Three Distinct Efforts of Outreach or Engagement to Broader LGBTQ Community