August 4, 2018 | Online

Yelp to include gay-friendly notification

The US government wants to make it easier for companies to discriminate against the LGBT community, actually creating a "religious liberty task force" to protect people who can't serve gays because of their own strongly held religious beliefs. Thankfully, not many businesses are on board, and Yelp wants to make it easier to find them.

The online business review site has added a few features specifically designed to help people spend their money with truly inclusive businesses. 

First, there is the "Open To All" note that companies can include in the “More Business Info” section.

According to SVP of Public Policy, Luther Lowe: "As part of our commitment, we’re introducing the 'Open to All' attribute today, allowing businesses to distinguish themselves as a safe and welcoming place to everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion or disability."

Yelp has also introduced a "gender-neutral restrooms" attribute that informs patrons and employees if they are entering a welcoming and safe space regardless of their gender identity.