During Pride Month, when many companies wrap themselves in multicolor support for the LGBTQ+ community, most LGBTQ+ people worry about how anti-LGBTQ+ laws and policies will affect their career opportunities, according to a new study.
Career services site Indeed released a new report on Wednesday, highlighting the results of a recent survey of 700 LGBTQ+ professionals about the work environment.
Sixty-five percent of those questioned expressed concern about the effects of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation on employment opportunities, and over half said they would not apply to a state with this legislation.
Researchers found that 77 percent of LGBTQ+ workers would hesitate to apply for work in a state with anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, and 75 percent would hesitate to work for a company headquartered in such a state.
It’s not just new anti-LGBTQ+ legislation that stands in the way of many LGBTQ+ professionals finding satisfaction with their careers.
Workplace discrimination continues to affect the majority of LGBTQ+ workers. Sixty percent of LGBTQ+ individuals say they were passed over for a promotion based on their identity. In addition, 57 percent of survey participants believe their LGBTQ+ identity resulted in a performance improvement plan. Additionally, 47 percent believe they are paid less because of it.
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