LRD guides and handbook July 2022

Supporting LGBT+ people at work - a guide for trade unions and working people

Introduction

Introduction [page 3] (779 words)

July 2022 saw the 50th anniversary of the first UK Pride march. While there is much to celebrate in terms of advances in the rights and social ...
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Chapter 1

1. Key definitions and terms
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The terminology used for people that are LGBT+ has evolved considerably over the last decade as society’s understanding and recognition of diverse ...
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Sexual orientation and gender identity
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Pronouns and gender neutral language
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Glossary of the most common LGBT+ terms
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Chapter 2

2. Why the need for union action?
 [ch 2: page 11] (184 words)

While anti-discrimination policies have come a long way over the last two decades, research suggests LGBT+ employees, particularly bisexual and trans/ ...
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General harassment and discrimination
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Assault and sexual harassment
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Mental health
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Being yourself at work
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Extra issues for trans workers
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Chapter 3

3. Legal tools for protecting LGBT+ workers
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This section covers the key laws covering LGBT+ people and their rights at work. Employers are duty bound to protect LGBT+ people against ...
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The Equality Act 2010
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The Gender Recognition Act
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Health and safety law
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Chapter 4

4. Harassment and bullying
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One of the biggest issues facing LGBT+ workers is bullying and harassment. This chapter looks at what it is, its impacts and what union reps can do ...
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How reps can support individuals
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Fostering a supportive culture at work
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Ensuring the union is LGBT+ friendly
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Helping a member during gender transition
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Chapter 5

5. Negotiating LGBT+ equality and inclusion
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The strongest way of ensuring LGBT+ people are protected from discrimination and harassment and feel included and respected in the workplace is ...
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Equalities policies and action plans
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Specific LGBT+ policies
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Trans equality policies
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Chapter 6

6. Reviewing workplace policies and practices
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A good equalities or LGBT+ policy should include a commitment to review all other workplace policies and practices to ensure that they specifically ...
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Bullying and harassment policies 
 [ch 6: page 50] (685 words)

Family-friendly policies
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Workplace benefits
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Working patterns
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Bereavement and special leave
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Pensions
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Recruitment
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Postings abroad
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Workforce monitoring of LGBT+ people 
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Chapter 7

7. Unions campaign for LGBT+ inclusivity
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The TUC and individual national unions have long been involved in campaigns for LGBT+ rights both in and outside of the workplace and have encouraged ...
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Conversion therapy
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Changing the Gender Recognition Act
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Further information

Further support and resources 
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Equality Advisory and Support Service (equalityadvisoryservice.com) (England, Scotland, Wales) offers free, confidential advice and support if you ...
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