Wynn Las Vegas and Encore are the proud recipients of a perfect score on the 2017 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to LGBT workplace equality, administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. This marks the eighth consecutive year Wynn Las Vegas has earned the honor.
“In this 2017 Corporate Equality Index, hundreds of major businesses rose to meet our comprehensive standards for LGBT workplace inclusion, best-in-class policies, benefits and practices. We congratulate Wynn Resorts on earning the distinction of one of HRC’s Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality,” said Deena Fidas, Director of HRC’s Workplace Equality Program.
Wynn Las Vegas has always been on the forefront of creating and fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment, supporting all sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. The company embraces efforts that advance of equality and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender guests and employees as well as their families.
Wynn Las Vegas was among the first resort companies to offer comprehensive health benefits for same-sex couples and their families before same-sex marriage became legal, and offers coverage for transgender reassignment surgery. The company’s internal policies support a safe environment for transitioning employees in accordance with the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards of Care.
The 2017 CEI rated 1,043 businesses in the report, which evaluates LGBT-related policies and practices including non-discrimination workplace protections, domestic partner benefits, transgender-inclusive health care benefits, competency programs, and public engagement with the LGBT community. Wynn Las Vegas’ efforts in satisfying all of the CEI’s criteria results in a 100 percent ranking and the designation as a Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality.
For more information on the 2016 Corporate Equality Index, or to download a free copy of the report, visit www.hrc.org/cei
