Tag archives: transgender discrimination

Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: Failing to address misgendering in the workplace can be a costly lesson

By Chanelle Wong on October 12, 2021 Posted in Canada, North America

A British Columbia case has affirmed that the correct use of gender pronouns is a basic right, and that when it comes to inclusivity in the workplace, it is not enough to talk the talk by having a policy in place – employers must walk the walk by taking prompt action to address concerns. Failure … Continue reading

“High heels and workplace dress codes” – the UK Government Equalities Office publishes guidance

By Claire Darbourne (UK) on June 27, 2018 Posted in Discrimination and harassment, Europe, UK

In December 2015, an agency worker arrived to work as a receptionist and was sent home without pay for failure to wear high heels in accordance with the agency’s dress code. The story attracted widespread media attention, and led to an enquiry by a House of Commons Committee whose report was published in January 2017. … Continue reading