Lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) diversity includes all aspects of sexuality and gender identity. Employees perform best when they can be themselves so its important that employers provide a framework to ensure people identifying as LGBT are fully included. LGBT is sometimes lengthened to include Q (queer) and I (intersex) to make LGBTQI or LGBT+.
Homosexuality was decriminalised in the UK in 1967 but a ban continued in the armed forces until an ECHR ruling in 2000.
Maya Forstater awarded £105,800 in remedy judgment after CGD was found to have engaged in unlawful discrimination.
Employers have the right policies to promote equality for LGBTQ+ employees, but these are not enough to ensure inclusion, a report says.
Only half of LGBTQ+ workers in the UK are comfortable being 'out' at work, with many feeling they would be treated differently by colleagues.
MPs say changing the legal definition of sex could allow discrimination against transgender people but would provide greater clarity in law.
Employers are keen to show their support for diversity and inclusion. But how employees and customers respond to D&I messaging can undermine some of the good work they're doing behind the scenes.
Oxfam video celebrating Pride month branded misogynistic after alleged depiction of an angry JK Rowling wearing a Terf badge.
High levels of discrimination are preventing lesbians and non-binary employees from fully coming out at work.
The EHRC has advised the government that using a biological definition of "sex" in the Equality Act could be beneficial.
Health secretary Steve Barclay has written to health bodies asking them to review their diversity memberships.
The dismissal of an employee who made homophobic remarks was unfair becasue of mistakes in the investigation, tribunal finds.
More than half (52%) of LGBT+ teachers have experienced discrimination and abuse from pupils and parents, according to a survey from a teaching union.
Stonewall's good employer list this year saw retail, construction and engineering producing a stronger showing than previously.
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Almost two-thirds of LGBT+ staff feel they have to tone down their identities or ‘act straight’ to progress in their...
