Block (Square) scored a 55 on the 2023 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), a political stakeholder group. By complying with the HRC’s controversial demands, Block (formerly Square) increases the risk of dividing employees, alienating customers and harming shareholders. The company covers transgender-related medical costs for its employees and their children. Block uses its corporate funds to support controversial sex and gender ideologies and organizations. Block does not provide viewpoint protections for its employees. However, the company has not publicly terminated business relationships based on views or beliefs. Block provides a benefits package for employees which covers travel/lodging costs for an abortion. The company supports the Equality Act and opposed a Religious Freedom Restoration law in Indiana. The company's CEO signed the CEO's for Gun Safety legislation. Block opposed various state and local legislation intended to protect parental rights, girls’ sports, bathroom facilities, and gendered spaces. The company co-signed a letter to law firms demanding an improvement in diversity in order to retain business with the company. However, the company does not appear to discriminate against charitable organizations based on views or beliefs. For these reasons, Block receives a Medium Risk rating.