IKEA U.S. Applauds Introduction of the Equality Act
As a purpose-led organization, IKEA U.S. believes that equality is a human right, not a privilege. That is why we have included gender identity and sexual orientation employment protections for all employees since 2013 and continually work to be a better ally to the LGBTQ+ community. IKEA believes that all people deserve to be treated equally not only in employment, but also in areas like housing and other public accommodation. Currently, millions of Americans live in states or municipalities without comprehensive LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination protections, and we must do our part to advocate for change. The Equality Act would extend the same basic nondiscrimination protections to LGBTQ+ people that are already provided to other protected groups in federal law. We are proud to stand alongside countless other companies, advocates, and members of the LGBTQ+ community in support of this legislation.
At IKEA, the vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people by offering well-designed, functional and affordable, high-quality home furnishing, produced with care for people and the environment. Ingka Group (Ingka Holding B.V. and its controlled entities) is one of 12 different groups of companies that own and operate IKEA retail under franchise agreements with Inter IKEA Systems B.V. Ingka Group has three business areas: IKEA Retail, Ingka Investments and Ingka Centres. Ingka Group is a strategic partner in the IKEA franchise system, operating 389 IKEA stores in 32 countries — including 52 retail locations in the U.S.
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