Is Johnson & Johnson really LGBTQ friendly?
Johnson & Johnson has earned top marks in Human Rights Campaign's 2021 Corporate Equality Index. However, the company has also donated more than $200k over the past two years to politicians who have opposed legislation promoting equality and inclusion on multiple occasions, or supported/sponsored laws restricting rights for LGBTQ+ individuals.
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Does Johnson & Johnson have an LGBTQ inclusive culture?
Johnson & Johnson 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.
Johnson & Johnson 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.
Does Johnson & Johnson offer LGBTQ friendly benefits to its employees?
Johnson & Johnson 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 Johnson & Johnson Transgender individuals are offered equal health coverage, including medically necessary care.
Does Johnson & Johnson have inclusive workforce protections?
Johnson & Johnson has inclusive workforce protections, with policies that include both sexual orientation and gender identity & expression for all operations
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