Exploring Gender Identity & Balancing Rights of Individuals in the Workplace - A Toolkit for HR Professionals & People Managers

Introduction

Education and awareness of gender identity issues in the workplace has never been more important and is often fraught with potential sensitivities.

This new virtual classroom seminar will explore key terms, offer guidance on how to support trans and non-binary employees and how to balance the rights of trans and non-binary staff with those who hold ‘gender critical’ beliefs.

This session will guide you through this fast-developing area of employment law and will ensure you have the knowledge and confidence needed to properly manage gender identity issues in the workplace.

You will have the opportunity to share your experiences and have your questions answered and will leave the session equipped with the right tools to be a proactive and inclusive employer.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• Key terms
• Some background - the Gender Recognition Act 2004
• Gender reassignment under the Equality Act 2010
• Protection for non-binary/gender-fluid individuals
• Supporting trans, non-binary and gender fluid staff
• Balancing protected characteristics
• Gender critical beliefs