RBC and City National Bank have partnered with more than 70 other companies to sign an amicus brief in support of U.S. Supreme Court petition Evans v. Georgia Regional Hospital, banning sexual orientation discrimination in the workplace.
Title VII of the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination because of an individual’s “sex,” and the Court is being asked to confirm that discrimination based on sexual orientation is part of this ban.
RBC made several business cases positing that prohibiting sexual orientation discrimination in the workplace benefits employees, employers and the U.S. economy. In particular, we asserted that failure to protect LGBT+ employees from discrimination hurts workplace productivity and talent retention, and that disparate interpretations of federal protections across states creates economic instability.
It’s important to focus in on our commitments to diversity and inclusion, and to proactively create an environment in which employees feel that they can bring their whole selves to work every day. RBC will continue to advocate for a more inclusive workplace and society, and we believe that this mission is fundamental to helping our clients thrive and communities prosper.