Transgender - Equality In The Work Place

Equality in the workplace is paramount and all HR staff and senior managers who interview candidates must be crystal clear on that point. It is imperative to make every effort to be even-handed when faced with the differences that single out individuals as belonging to a minority. Employment law protections start at interview and all the consequences that the law can bring can be felt by an employer if they discriminate. Within the LGBT community transgender people are the most likely to be discriminated at interview.

A recent report by Stonewall on transgender discrimination in all areas of life has highlighted that one in eight transgender employees has been physically attacked in their workplace by either colleagues or customers. Frequently the HR departments are unhelpful and unaware of the law relating to transgender staff. In more than one case the HR departments have put pressure on transgender employees encouraging them to reveal their situation to their