General Information

With rapidly changing federal policies, LGBTQ civil rights protections in Pennsylvania are critical as ever

General information resources for Pennsylvania employers, businesses, and housing providers

Pennsylvania Employers

While the federal government has begun withdrawing enforcement of nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ workers in the United States, those underlying laws still exist. State regulation and many local laws in Pennsylvania explictly protect LGBTQ employees from discrimination on the job. Learn more about your responsibilities to ensure compliance with LGBTQ nondiscrimination protections in PA here:
FAQ for Pennsylvania Employers — TBA

Pennsylvania Housing Providers

As the federal government revokes federal housing protections for LGBTQ people, state regulation and many local laws in PA protect LGBTQ renters. Learn more about your responsibilities as a housing provider in PA here:
FAQ for Pennsylvania Housing Providers — TBA

Pennsylvania Businesses Open to the Public

Despite proclamations from Washington, DC, state regulation and local laws remain in place in PA that protect LGBTQ people from discrimination in public accomodations. Additional information for businesses in PA that are open to the public is here:
FAQ for Pennsylvania Businesses — TBA