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In order to ensure that suppliers act in a manner that adheres to a business' own standards, many businesses establish standards of conduct that set expectations for behavior of their suppliers. This is especially important for businesses that rely on suppliers in other countries. It's not easy to come out on the job, even if you've already come out to your family and friends. Those who come out as transgender in the workplace are often met with ignorance and a lack of respect.
Many Americans refrain from talking about sexual orientation and gender expression identity because it feels taboo, or because they’re afraid of saying the wrong thing. This glossary was written to help give people the words and meanings to help make conversations easier and more comfortable.
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986 provides workers and their families with a safety net when facing life-altering circumstances such as the loss of a job or the death of a sole provider. Although COBRA does not mandate employers provide these benefits to employees with same-sex partners or spouses, employers may nonetheless do so.
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