Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ+) Policy
Wilson Vale believes that all its Staff are entitled to work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
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The working environment that our Staff are employed in our sites should be supportive, safe and welcoming to gender diversity. Equally all staff are entitled to a safe and welcoming workplace in which they are not discriminated against or treated unfairly.
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The policy is created with the aim to reduce stigmatisation and improve the integration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, allies and pansexual individuals. The policy is linked to the Wilson Vale Equality and Diversity and inclusion policy.
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AIMS OF THE POLICY
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Create and foster an environment that is free from harassment and discrimination
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Promote healthy communication and learning to foster the wellbeing of employees
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Adhere to relevant statutory legislation
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LEGAL FRAMEWORK
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Human Rights Act 1998
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Gender recognition Act 2004
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Equality Act 2010
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RESPONSIBILITIES
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We respect all individuals right to privacy and will not disclose a person’s LGBTQ+ status without their permission to other Wilson Vale employees or third parties
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We will investigate via our grievance policy if anyone experiences bullying or harassment as a result of making people aware of their LGBQT+ status
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We will aim to support via our EAP – any person who wishes to discuss anything relating to their gender status.
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We will review and amend this policy according to new legislation or best practice
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We will actively work toward updating our policies and procedures to remove prounouns, gender bias.
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We will conduct regular training sessions to ensure Managers are aware of their responsibilities as well as to develop their knowledge of LGBTQ+ issues and appropriate language to use.
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APPROPRIATE MEASURES
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Absence – in line with our attendance policy we will make reasonable adjustments to accommodate absence requests for treatment and support of trans individuals.
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All absences will be recorded accurately and sensitively to protect the individuals privacy.
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