Thread: North Carolina loses 400 jobs as PayPal pulls facility

North Carolina's "bathroom bill" just cost the state 400 future jobs.

PayPal has canceled its plans to open a new global operations center in Charlotte, following passage of a North Carolina law that prevents cities from creating non-discrimination policies based on gender identity.

The measure also mandates that students in state schools use the bathroom that corresponds with their gender when they were born.

On March 23, North Carolina, in an emergency session, passed the controversial Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act.

Critics have blasted the law for excluding gays and transgender people from legal protections.

As a result, PayPal (PYPL, Tech30) says it will no longer open its facility in Charlotte, which was expected to employ 400 people. PayPal had announced its plans to open the operations center only two weeks ago.

"Becoming an employer in North Carolina, where members of our teams will not have equal rights under the law, is simply untenable," PayPal CEO Dan Schulman said in a statement. "The new law perpetuates discrimination and it violates the values and principles that are at the core of PayPal's mission and culture."

PayPal is known to be a supporter of LGBT rights. The company earned a 100% ranking on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2016 Corporate Equality Index, a national report on corporate policies related to LGBT workplace equality.

In addition to PayPal, more than 100 other companies joined in protest of the law. But PayPal is the first to announce that it has canceled plans to add jobs in the state.

Related: More than 100 companies oppose North Carolina bill

The company said its decision not to build its Charlotte facility "reflects PayPal's deepest values and our strong belief that every person has the right to be treated equally, and with dignity and respect."

Schulman called PayPal's reversal "clear and unambiguous." While the company looks for an alternative location for its operations center, he said PayPal will work to help overturn the discriminatory law.

"We will stand firm in our commitment to equality and inclusion and our conviction that we can make a difference by living and acting on our values," Schulman said. "It's the right thing to do for our employees, our customers, and our communities."

North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory said despite PayPal's decision, he expects it to continue to "provide their services and accept consumer money in the state of North Carolina."

Mississippi passed a religious freedom bill on Tuesday that many have criticized as discriminatory against the LGBT community. Proponents say it is designed to protect people's religious beliefs. Many other states has passed similar laws in the recent past.

http://money.cnn.com/2016/04/05/tech...gbt/index.html

I pray that North Carolina doesn't fold to pressure from these big companies.

many of us here stand with our governor and frankly who really cares what pay pal does..... we'll do just fine without these clowns...

I'd delete my Paypal account, but unfortunately, all of my freelance writing gigs pay using that platform.

Originally Posted by fuego

The company said its decision not to build its Charlotte facility "reflects PayPal's deepest values and our strong belief that every person has the right to be treated equally, and with dignity and respect."

How is forcing a little girl or any lady to share the private facilities of a restroom with a male showing them dignity and respect?

Originally Posted by Romans828

I'd delete my Paypal account, but unfortunately, all of my freelance writing gigs pay using that platform.

There needs to be another company started to compete with Paypal, as it stands now they have a monopoly on that type of setting.

Originally Posted by krystian

How is forcing a little girl or any lady to share the private facilities of a restroom with a male showing them dignity and respect?




There needs to be another company started to compete with Paypal, as it stands now they have a monopoly on that type of setting.

Well this i what happens when Christians reject prosperity

We have been telling folks around here for a long time that Christians need to prosper, own shares in and run these corporations but alas Christian folks hate when you talk about money in church and say they have no need for it and that all they need is Jesus .


I daresay that if the board members . majority shareholders and top executives at these companies were bible believing Christians we wouldnt be witnessing what we are now witnessing but alas we are only just beginning and unfortunately Christians still dont get it.

eAnyway her are some alternatives to paypal

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/...atives-paypal/

Now Obama wants to try to punish NC too:


Obama admin threatens to withhold billions from North Carolina over bathroom privacy law

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 6, 2016 (LifeSiteNews) – The Obama Administration is making noises about cutting North Carolina off from federal funding after last month’s legislative move by the governor and some state lawmakers to protect the state’s residents’ privacy and safety.

Administration officials announced Friday they were reviewing whether the Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act overturning a Charlotte city ordinance allowing men to use women’s restrooms and showers should result in the federal government withholding funding for schools, highways and housing, to the tune of billions of dollars.

Experts have indicated that such an extreme step was not likely, at least not right away, according to The Charlotte Observer, but the administration’s review is sending a message to North Carolina that there could be consequences for its new law...

https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/obama-admin-threatens-to-withhold-billions-from-north-carolina-over-bathroo?

Originally Posted by victoryword

For years people who have been blessed by our ministry have wanted me to get a Paypal account for the church so that we can receive donations. While our ministry certainly can use the money from generous donations, I have always been very leery about getting us on PayPal.

I have used PayPal for purchases. As a matter of fact, just bought some stuff from Christian Book Distributers using them. Had I known about this crap I would have just used my credit card. Less convenient but my conscience wouldn't be bothering me as it currently is. May considering ditching them altogether myself. Right now if you are a buyer or seller you can use Amazon Webway absolutely free.

http://lifehacker.com/5821634/why-yo...d-people-money

There is also a fee involved.. whatever money is sent to the church, PayPal deducts a fee (I wouldn't have known this but my church uses PayPal too)