Introduction

For most of us, work is stressful in and of itself. Imagine carrying the added emotional weight of having to deny or suppress one of the most fundamental aspects of who you are: your gender identity and sexual orientation because either one does not conform to society’s norms regarding gender expression.

A historic Supreme Court ruling in 2020 outlawed workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The court’s ruling immediately prohibited sexual orientation discrimination nationwide for employers with 15 or more employees.

Areas Covered In The Webinar

Defining sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination and harassment

Significance of a landmark sexual orientation case: Bostock v. Clayton County Georgia

2020 Amendment to Title VII

Transgender discrimination and rights in the workplace

Discriminatory employment actions prohibited under Title VII

5 signs of sexual orientation discrimination in the workplace

Coming out in the workplace

Hostile work environment and retaliation

Steps for creating an inclusive work environment

Use of preferred pronouns, implementation of gender-neutral bathrooms, access to locker rooms, transgendered-related care coverage under employer health insurance plans

Contacting a government agency for assistance in filing a claim with the EEOC Importance of documentation

Terms you should know when discussing sexual orientation and gender ID

Do’s and Don’ts with respect to sexual orientation and gender ID

Why should you attend?

Senior Leadership

Human Resource Professionals

Managers and Supervisors

Team Leaders

Operations Professionals

Compensation Professionals

Recruiting Professionals

Compliance Professionals

Employees

Who Will Benefit

Participation in this webinar will provide attendees with an understanding of employers' and employees' rights and responsibilities under sexual orientation/gender ID legislation.

Attendees will come away with the necessary tools to develop effective sexual orientation/gender ID policies and procedures and will gain practical advice that will enable them to move toward building a more inclusive workplace.