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Now
That I'm Out...Where Do I Work?
Being
gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender means you may need to make some
hard choices during your job search and in your workplace. Which
companies have good policies? Should you be out during your interview?
Should you be out in the workplace? What if you face discrimination?
The tough reality is that there are no federal laws that prevent employment
discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
However, there are a variety of state and local statutes that may cover
employment non-discrimination or domestic partnership benefits.
Also, individual companies may have policies that can protect your rights.
As you conduct your job search, the following internet resources can
help you determine the policies of various companies and localities.
Being informed about the policies of an individual company, the presence
or absence of a gay or lesbian employee organization, and whether there
are legal protections from job discrimination helps make some difficult
choices a little easier.
The
Human Rights Campaign: WorkNet
WorkNet is a national source of information on workplace and corporate
attitudes and policies surrounding sexual orientation. The Human Rights
Campaign sponsors WorkNet to create and distribute information that
will assist individuals and groups in bringing more inclusive programs
to more workplaces.
Sexual
Orientation and Career Decision Making
Provides good advice from a career counselor about job search issues
for GLBT college graduates.
OUT
for Work
Works to educate,
prepare and empower LGBT and ally college students as they make the
transition from the world of academia to the workplace.
Gay
Workplace Issues Homepage
Provides extensive links to employment policies, non-discrimination
ordinances, resources for dealing with GLBT issues in the workplace,
and e-mail and newsgroup forums.
Pride
at Work
The purpose of Pride At Work is to mobilize support between the organized
labor movement and the GLBT Community around organizing for social and
economic justice.
GayWork.com
GayWork.com is a job search and
job listing service for truly equal
opportunity employers. It also contains
job search information and advice
for GLBT who are looking for gay friendly
employment.
American
University Career Center
Career education is an ongoing process,
which continues throughout your life,
and the Career Center is the place
to begin. The Career Center staff
prepares you for the work world through
guided self-assessment, workshops,
cooperative education experience,
career library resources, special
events, and career planning services
leading to full-time jobs. The Career
Center is located on the 5th Floor
of Butler Pavilion on the American
University campus.
American
University Human Resources
At
AU we are working to build a distinctive,
global university marked by the highest
levels of excellence and creativity.
The university’s diverse faculty,
staff, alumni, trustees and student
body represent 145 countries.
Allow us to help you learn more about
HR Services at American University
– use this page as your starting
point to view employment opportunities,
benefits and employment policies,
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