Number of U.S. companies scoring perfectly on LGBTQ+ equality index rises 28%, despite backlash.

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation reported that 765 U.S. companies received a perfect score on their Corporate Equality Index, a 28% increase from the previous year. This index measures corporate policies and practices regarding LGBTQ+ workplace equality, including anti-discrimination policies and health benefits for LGBTQ+ employees. Despite some companies withdrawing due to conservative backlash, the HRC plans to continue monitoring and assigning scores.

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