Thursday, 31 March 2011

TUC publishes its' new negotiators guide for LGBT equality in the workplace

The TUC has just published its' new negotiators guide for LGBT equality in the workplace . This can be accessed at the main TUC website here: http://www.tuc.org.uk/equality/tuc-19413-f0.cfm

There are seven sections covering:
  • Section 1 LGBT equality today: the context
  • Section 2 Using the right language
  • Section 3 The Law: (1) Equality Act 2010 (2) GRA (3) Civil partnership (4) pensions
  • Section 4 Workplace issues and good practice: policies and training; workplace benefits; pension schemes; provisions for time off; bullying and harassment; domestic violence; Public sector equality duty; Trans workplace issues
  • Section 5 Monitoring
  • Section 6 Challenging prejudice, promoting equality - recognising diversity, training and networks
  • Section 7 Resources
Please pass this message on to all union negotiators who may find it of use.