State of the Workplace for LGBTQ+ Americans and Corporate…

In early 2026, nearly half of LGBTQ+ adults in the U.S. reported being less open about their identity than a year prior, often due to perceived workplace hostility or a calculation of risk.

Despite this, 2026 has seen a record 767 anti-trans bills introduced across the U.S., following a six-year trend of increasing legislative targeting.

A 2026 Human Rights Campaign (HRC) survey found that 85% of Americans believe transgender people should have the same rights and protections as everyone else. This includes strong support for healthcare access (89%) and student protections (83%).