Microsoft decides to support legislation to prohibit sexual orientation
discrimination
The National Gay and Lesbian Task force reported
that Microsoft has decided that it will in the future support federal and state
legislation that would prohibit employment discrimination based on sexual
orientation.
Here is the paragraph from a letter from
Microsoft's CEO Steve Ballmer announcing
this:
"Accordingly, Microsoft will
continue to join other leading companies in supporting federal legislation that
would prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation -
adding sexual orientation to the existing law that already covers race, sex,
national origin, religion, age and disability. Given the importance of diversity
to our business, it is appropriate for the company to endorse legislation that
prohibits employment discrimination on all of these grounds. Obviously, the
Washington State legislative session has concluded for this year, but if
legislation similar to HB 1515 is introduced in future sessions, we will support
it."
Posted: Friday - May 06, 2005 at 04:23 PM