Ohio is one of the nation鈥檚 leading states when it comes to equal treatment in the workplace in terms of sexual identity.
The released its 2018 Corporate Equality Index, which looks at LGBTQ inclusion in major companies and law firms. 32 Ohio employers took part in the survey, getting an average score of 91 percent.
, one of the study鈥檚 authors, says there are four specific criteria that go into determining an employer鈥檚 score.
鈥淣umber one, consistent non-discrimination protection. Number two, equitable benefits, so including spousal and domestic partner benefits and also transgender-inclusive health-care coverage. Number three, in terms of the criteria, internal training, education and accountability around LGBT inclusion. And lastly, public engagement with the community.鈥�
Fidas says Ohio鈥檚 major employers have been leaders in adopting LGBTQ inclusion benefits since the group鈥檚 work began in 2002.
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