Last week, the Center for American Progress released initial findings of a poll that shows a majority of small business owners support policies that shield gay and transgender employees from discrimination.[1] In addition to demonstrating their support for workplace fairness, a majority of small businesses also report no costs associated with implementing and maintaining nondiscrimination policies based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
The poll showed that 63 percent of small business owners support the Employment Nondiscrimination Act, or ENDA, a federal law that would prohibit public and private employment discrimination against gay and transgender workers. This support among the small business community mirrors the public’s support for ENDA. A CAP poll from June 2011 shows that three out of four (73 percent) likely 2012 voters also support legislation to combat discrimination against the gay and transgender workforce, including clear majorities of self-identified independents and Republicans.
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