Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2014
Workplace culture and diversity criticism
An outside review commissioned by HRC and later reported publicly described staff concerns about a judgmental, exclusionary, sexist, and racially and socially homogeneous workplace culture. President Chad Griffin acknowledged the concerns and described diversity and inclusion work as an organizational priority.
2007
Criticism over the transgender scope of ENDA advocacy
Some transgender advocates criticized HRC’s position concerning the 2007 version of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act because the version under discussion protected sexual orientation but did not include gender identity.
Membership and executive compensation criticism
Critics have questioned HRC’s reported membership figures and argued that executive compensation was excessively generous. HRC representatives have said membership includes people who participate through actions such as contacting officials, volunteering, or lobbying, not only donors.