rating system and methodology
Current Criteria The following rating system has been in effect since the 2006 report through the current, 2011 report. New criteria will go into effect for the CEI 2012 report (calendar year 2011).
1. Non-discrimination policy, diversity training — sexual orientation a. Equal Employment Opportunity policy includes sexual orientation b. Diversity training covers sexual orientation 2. Non-discrimination policy, diversity training & benefits — gender identity or expression a. Equal Employment Opportunity policy includes gender identity or expression b. Gender identity diversity training offered OR supportive gender transition guidelines in place* c. Insurance includes access for transitioning individuals for at least one 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 3. Partner benefits a. Domestic partner health insurance b. Domestic partner COBRA, dental, vision and legal dependent coverage* c. Other domestic partner benefits* At least three: FMLA-like leave; † bereavement leave;† employer-provided supplemental life insurance for a domestic partner; relocation/travel assistance; adoption assistance; qualified joint and survivor annuity for domestic partners; qualified pre-retirement survivor annuity for domestic partners; retiree healthcare benefits; or employee discounts 4. LGBT employee resource group / diversity council (half credit) Would support a 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 6. Responsible citizenship Employers will have 15 points deducted from their score for a large-scale official or public anti-LGBT blemish on their recent records.
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100 points *
Criterion was added to the Corporate Equality Index in 2006.
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Benefit provided to the employee on behalf of the employee’s same-sex domestic partner.
Corporate Equality Index 2O11: Rating American Workplaces on LGBT Equality
www.hrc.org/cei
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