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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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    Petition criticising gender-critical beliefs was harassment, tribunal finds

    by Ashleigh Webber 28 Jun 2023
    by Ashleigh Webber 28 Jun 2023

    A woman whose gender-critical beliefs were the subject of a petition and scathing comments has won her claim for harassment at an employment tribunal.

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    Currys introduces gender reassignment leave

    by Ashleigh Webber 26 Jun 2023
    by Ashleigh Webber 26 Jun 2023

    Currys has announced a series of new benefits to support equality, diversity and inclusion, including additional paid gender reassignment leave.

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    Does the menopause workplace standard go far enough?

    by Sophia Zand 23 Jun 2023
    by Sophia Zand 23 Jun 2023

    Does the BSI's menopause workplace standard go far enough to help firms support employees stuggling with its symptoms?

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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.

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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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    Managers not confident dealing with complaints from trans staff

    by Ashleigh Webber 10 May 2023
    by Ashleigh Webber 10 May 2023

    Survey finds 15% of managers would not feel confident dealing with complaints from trans staff, with many worried about causing offence.

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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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    Half of LGBT+ teachers experience discrimination

    by Ashleigh Webber 20 Feb 2023
    by Ashleigh Webber 20 Feb 2023

    More than half (52%) of LGBT+ teachers have experienced discrimination and abuse from pupils and parents, according to a survey from a teaching union.

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    Tribunal cases involving transgender issues on rise

    by Adam McCulloch 2 Feb 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 2 Feb 2023

    The number of employment disputes relating to alleged discrimination against transgender employees has more than doubled.

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    Women from under-represented groups more likely to experience racism

    by Jo Faragher 2 Feb 2023
    by Jo Faragher 2 Feb 2023

    Just over half of women from under-represented ethnic groups experience racism at work, according to new figures from equality research...

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    British Airways’ male staff allowed to wear makeup

    by Adam McCulloch 11 Nov 2022
    by Adam McCulloch 11 Nov 2022

    Male pilots and cabin crew working for British Airways will be permitted to have piercings, wear ‘man buns’, and put on makeup for the first time.

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    Virgin Atlantic staff can choose uniform regardless of gender

    by Rob Moss 28 Sep 2022
    by Rob Moss 28 Sep 2022

    Virgin Atlantic has updated its gender identity policy to allow staff to choose uniforms regardless of how they express their gender.

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    Supporting non-binary and transgender staff: four key steps for employers

    by Zuraida Curtis 10 Aug 2022
    by Zuraida Curtis 10 Aug 2022

    Zuraida Curtis looks at steps HR can take to ensure non-binary and transgender employees feel supported at work.

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