According to a recent survey of Canadian workers, sexual minority (bisexual, gay, and lesbian) workers are reported to have lower job quality than heterosexual workers. The study conducted by Dr. David Kinitz, a Postdoctoral scholar at Stanford University School of Medicine, and Dr. Faraz Shahidi, an Associate Scientist at the Institute for Work & Health, found that sexual minority workers are three times more likely than straight workers to have precarious jobs. Poor employment and working conditions were also more prevalent – sexual minority workers more often reported part-time employment, irregular employment, lack of union membership, low income, and lack of benefits or sick leave than heterosexual workers. The researchers posited that a broader view of the labour market inequities needs to be adopted to go beyond employment status and needs to encompass more dimensions of inclusion, such as job quality.
Sexual minority workers are more likely to report low quality, precarious jobs

