Contents
Why Act Now?
Being an inclusive employer is the right thing to do. Not only will it ensure that your current employees feel valued and safe in their working environment...
The Terms
Sex and gender are terms that are often used interchangeably. To some, sex and gender are the same but to others there is a difference...
Legal Framework
The Equality Act 2010 provides a legal remedy for certain groups of people who have a ‘protected characteristic’ who experience discrimination...
Discrimination
The Equality Act 2010 doesn’t make any reference to whether non-binary or gender fluid people are protected under the ‘gender reassignment’ provisions...
Different Stages
The process of transitioning is different for everyone. Individuals are protected under the gender reassignment provisions from the start of their journey...
Conflict
Not everyone accepts that people can identify in a different way from their birth sex. You may need to resolve differences between members of staff...
Supporting Staff
You should consider providing training to all employees on inclusivity in the workplace including training specifically on trans and sex-based rights...
Other Steps
You should also consider whether there are any aspects of your workplace which may not currently be inclusive for example changing rooms, bathrooms...
ESG Strategy
With the growing momentum and greater accountability of environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria, organisations can’t ignore ...