The Human Rights Campaign Foundation...today released its annual list of “Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality.” This year 305 companies were awarded this distinction for their employment policies and practices that include LGBT [lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender] workers and their families...“These companies' actions constitute tangible, significant civil rights progress. By mandating equal opportunity in hiring, ensuring equal compensation through medical and family benefits, and promoting informed work forces and equal work places, these companies light the way for advances in state and federal law," said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese.