Czech businesses urge PM to support same-sex marriage

Dozens of companies are calling on Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala (ODS/ECR) to legalise same-sex marriage so that their employees can live and work in the Czech Republic without discrimination and prejudice, an open letter signed by major international and Czech companies said on Wednesday.

The letter was signed by 66 entities, including multinational companies like Microsoft, IBM, Ikea, banks, breweries and Czech automotive.

“As employers who collectively employ tens of thousands of people in the Czech Republic, we support and welcome their diversity. We share the wishes of lesbian, gay, bi and trans (LGBT) people to live and work in the Czech Republic without discrimination and prejudice,” the letter says.

Companies argue that unequal conditions cause unnecessary expenses.

More: https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/czech-businesses-urge-pm-to-support-same-sex-marriage/