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LGBT

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+.

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    Kristie Higgs’ case heads to Court of Appeal

    by Rob Moss 29 Jan 2024
    by Rob Moss 29 Jan 2024

    Five-year legal battle continues after Kristie Higgs wins right to have religious discrimination case heard by Court of Appeal.

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    Research: Gen Z wants more recognition for LGBTQ+ workers

    by Adam McCulloch 25 Jan 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 25 Jan 2024

    Three-quarters of Gen Z jobseekers who are LGBTQ+ say they are reluctant to join companies where they can’t be out at work.

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    Why paid fertility leave is desperately needed

    by Lauren Roche 8 Jan 2024
    by Lauren Roche 8 Jan 2024

    Paid leave for fertility treatment is back on the table, but this is only the beginning of a long road to reducing stigma around infertility.

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    Imposter syndrome: Workplace prevalence by sector, gender and age

    by Rob Moss 31 Oct 2023
    by Rob Moss 31 Oct 2023

    People working in science and HR are more likely to experience imposter syndrome as research examines the demographics of its prevalence.

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    Council’s deadnaming of trans woman leads to £25k award

    by Rob Moss 17 Oct 2023
    by Rob Moss 17 Oct 2023

    Kingston council criticised by employment tribunal for deadnaming a trans employee and for failing to update its policies.

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    Prime minister makes public apology to LGBT veterans

    by Adam McCulloch 20 Jul 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 20 Jul 2023

    Homosexuality was decriminalised in the UK in 1967 but a ban continued in the armed forces until an ECHR ruling in 2000.

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    Forstater wins £100k in gender critical belief judgment

    by Rob Moss 3 Jul 2023
    by Rob Moss 3 Jul 2023

    Maya Forstater awarded £105,800 in remedy judgment after CGD was found to have engaged in unlawful discrimination.

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    LGBTQ+ policies not enough for inclusion, finds report

    by Ashleigh Webber 29 Jun 2023
    by Ashleigh Webber 29 Jun 2023

    Employers have the right policies to promote equality for LGBTQ+ employees, but these are not enough to ensure inclusion, a report says.

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    Only half of LGBTQ+ employees comfortable being ‘out’ at work

    by Ashleigh Webber 23 Jun 2023
    by Ashleigh Webber 23 Jun 2023

    Only half of LGBTQ+ workers in the UK are comfortable being 'out' at work, with many feeling they would be treated differently by colleagues.

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    MPs debate changing the legal definition of ‘sex’

    by Ashleigh Webber 13 Jun 2023
    by Ashleigh Webber 13 Jun 2023

    MPs say changing the legal definition of sex could allow discrimination against transgender people but would provide greater clarity in law.

    • Equality, diversity and inclusion
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    How to keep up with conflicting voices in D&I

    by Jo Faragher 9 Jun 2023
    by Jo Faragher 9 Jun 2023

    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.

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    Oxfam video depicting ‘JK Rowling’ with Terf badge criticised

    by Rob Moss 7 Jun 2023
    by Rob Moss 7 Jun 2023

    Oxfam video celebrating Pride month branded misogynistic after alleged depiction of an angry JK Rowling wearing a Terf badge.

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    Discrimination prevents lesbian employees from coming out

    by Jo Faragher 24 Apr 2023
    by Jo Faragher 24 Apr 2023

    High levels of discrimination are preventing lesbians and non-binary employees from fully coming out at work.

    • Employment law
    • Gender
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    Equality Act could redefine ‘sex’ as ‘biological sex’

    by Rob Moss 5 Apr 2023
    by Rob Moss 5 Apr 2023

    The EHRC has advised the government that using a biological definition of "sex" in the Equality Act could be beneficial.

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    Health secretary urges quangos to ditch diversity memberships

    by Jo Faragher 27 Mar 2023
    by Jo Faragher 27 Mar 2023

    Health secretary Steve Barclay has written to health bodies asking them to review their diversity memberships.

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