Small Business Majority Applauds SCOTUS Decision to Confirm Protections for LGBTQ+ Workers

“America’s economy is strongest when it is diverse and inclusive. At no time is this more evident than today, as we collectively dedicate ourselves to building a truly equitable society, free from systemic racism and other forms of discrimination. As such, we applaud the Supreme Court’s landmark 6-3 decision that civil rights laws include members of the LGBTQ+ community in the workplace.

While current law excludes small businesses with less than 15 employees, small business owners have long recognized that it is the contributions of all workers, from different backgrounds and with varying perspectives, that strengthen their business and help our economy thrive. Our prior scientific research shows that an overwhelming majority of entrepreneurs believe federal and state employment laws should prohibit discrimination against gay and transgender people. However, until now, it was legal in over half of all U.S. states to fire someone on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity. No longer are millions of gay or transgender people at risk of being fired, disciplined, or turned down from a job based on how they identify themselves or whom they love. 

Discrimination in any form in the workplace is not only bad for business, but it is simply wrong. Small Business Majority stands firmly against intolerance and bigotry in all forms. We proudly applaud this consequential decision and join the LGBTQ+ community in celebrating this important victory. From this day forward, not only is love equal in America, but the value of one’s work is too.”