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& methodology The Current Criteria
The following rating system has been in effect since the 2006 report, and will remain effective through 2010 (for the CEI 2011 report).
Points
Possible
1. Non-discrimination policy, diversity training — sexual orientation a. Equal Employment Opportunity policy includes sexual orientation 15 b. Diversity training covers sexual orientation 5 2. Non-discrimination policy, diversity training & benefits — gender identity or expression a. Equal Employment Opportunity policy includes gender identity or expression 15 b. Gender identity diversity training offered OR supportive gender transition guidelines in place* 5 c. Offers transgender-inclusive insurance coverage for at least one type of benefit* At least one: Counseling by a mental health professional; pharmacy benefits covering hormone therapy; medical visits to monitor the effects of hormone therapy and other associated lab procedures; medically necessary surgical procedures such as hysterectomy; or short-term disability leave for surgical procedures 5 3. Partner benefits a. Domestic partner health insurance 15 b. Domestic partner COBRA, dental, vision and legal dependent coverage* 5 c. Other domestic partner benefits* At least three: FMLA-like leave; † bereavement leave;† employer-provided supplemental life insurance for a partner; relocation/travel assistance; adoption assistance; qualified joint and survivor annuity for partners; qualified pre-retirement survivor annuity for partners; retiree healthcare benefits; or employee discounts 5 4. LGBT employee resource group / diversity council, or 15 (half credit) Would support an LGBT employee resource group with employer resources if employees expressed an interest 5. Engages in appropriate and respectful advertising and marketing or sponsors LGBT community events or organizations 15 6. Employer exhibits responsible behavior toward the LGBT community; does not engage in action that would undermine LGBT equality —** *
100
Criterion was added to the Corporate Equality Index in 2006.
** Employers found engaging in activities that would undermine LGBT equality will have 15 points removed from their scores. †
Benefit provided to the employee on behalf of the employee’s same-sex domestic partner. www.hrc.org/cei
COR P ORATE E QUALITY I N D E X 2010
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