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Is McDonald's really LGBTQ friendly?

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While McDonald's has earned top marks in the Corporate Equality Index by HRC in 2021, the company has also made several meaningful political contributions to various legislators promoting anti-lGBTQ+ laws at state level across the entire country. While McDonald's internal policies have a positive impact on hundreds of thousands of employees and their families, their political donations have a potential to negatively affect millions.

Detailed information

Does McDonald's have an LGBTQ inclusive culture?

McDonald's 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.
McDonald's 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 McDonald's offer LGBTQ friendly benefits to its employees?

McDonald's 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 McDonald's Transgender individuals are offered equal health coverage, including medically necessary care.

Political Contributions & Involvement

Does McDonald's have inclusive workforce protections?

McDonald's has inclusive workforce protections, with policies that include both sexual orientation and gender identity & expression for all operations

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Better Alternatives

KFC

KFC does not have a policy specifically addressing LGBTQ rights, but the company has stated that it does not discriminate against employees or customers based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. KFC offers its employees health benefits, including coverage for domestic partners, and the company has participated in public events and organizations that support LGBTQ rights. KFC has also donated to politicians who support LGBTQ rights legislation.

Wendy's

Wendy's has been a vocal supporter of LGBTQ rights for many years. In 1993, the company became one of the first fast food chains to offer benefits to same-sex partners of employees. Wendy's also offers transgender-inclusive health care coverage and participates in numerous LGBTQ pride events each year. The company has also donated generously to organizations that support LGBTQ rights, as well as to politicians who champion or oppose LGBTQ rights legislation.

Burger King

Burger King has not released an official statement on their position on LGBTQ rights. However, they have been known to be supportive of the LGBTQ community. They offer benefits to employees that include domestic partner benefits, transgender-inclusive health care, and gender-neutral bathrooms. The company has also participated in events and organizations that support LGBTQ rights, as well as donated to politicians who support or don't support LGBTQ rights legislation.

Shake Shack

Shake Shack is a company that supports LGBTQ rights. It offers benefits to employees who identify as LGBTQ, participates in and donates to public events and organizations that support LGBTQ rights, and donates to politicians who support or don't support LGBTQ rights legislation.

Yum! Brands

Yum! Brands has earned top marks in Human Rights Campaign's 2021 Corporate Equality Index.