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.