LGB&T staff groups and networks

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2. PRESENTATION OUTLINE • Barriers to equality • Current legislation • How LGBT networks can help • ECU’s future work

3. Instructions: • This is an embedded graph. • To edit a graph double-click anywhere on the graph. • When you’ve finished editing the graph, click outside of the graph to return to PowerPoint. • Labels above each column can be added in PowerPoint. Current climate • Institute for Employment Studies research for Acas suggests: • Internal workplace grievance procedures are flawed • Do not provide a way to resolve SO disputes • It encourages staff to resort to an employment tribunal • Cases • Ditton v CP Publishing a gay sales manager, who quit after only eight days with the company, won £124,000 in compensation (February 2007) • Martin v Parkam Foodsthe employer was criticised for failing to tackle homophobia effectively (October 2006)

4. Instructions: • This is an embedded graph. • To edit a graph double-click anywhere on the graph. • When you’ve finished editing the graph, click outside of the graph to return to PowerPoint. • Labels above each column can be added in PowerPoint. Barriers to equality • Low legislative knowledge • Relative invisibility • No champions • Prejudice of colleagues • Anxiety and ignorance about correct approach

5. Current Legislation • The Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003 • Civil Partnership Act 2004 • The Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007

6. Instructions: • To add a picture, choose ‘Insert - picture’ from the menu. Select the source then choose the picture. • Move picture as required. • Do not apply borders to pictures Legislation continued….. Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003 • Unlawful on the grounds of sexual orientation to: • discriminate directly against anyone • discriminate indirectly against anyone • subject someone to harassment. • victimise someone

7. Instructions: • To add a picture, choose ‘Insert - picture’ from the menu. Select the source then choose the picture. • Move picture as required. • Do not apply borders to pictures Legislation continued….. Civil Partnership Act 2004 • Partnerships registered in same way as civil marriages • Same rights, protections and obligations assigned • Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003 • extended to cover discrimination between married couples and civil partnerships

8. Instructions: • This is an embedded table from Microsoft Word. • To edit this table simply double-click anywhere on the table. When you’ve finished editing the table, click outside of the table to return to PowerPoint. Legislation continued….. The Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007 • Unlawful on the grounds of sexual orientation to: • Discriminate in area of goods, facilities and services on grounds of sexual orientation • Advertise in a way which implies that people of a certain sexual orientation are unwelcome. • Public authorities must not give customers a hostile or less courteous service on grounds of their sexual orientation.

9. Instructions: • This is an embedded table from Microsoft Word. • To edit this table simply double-click anywhere on the table. When you’ve finished editing the table, click outside of the table to return to PowerPoint. Overcoming barriers How LGBT networks can help • Bypromoting work taking place in • this area - Positive action • By raising awareness of relevant legislation • By providing a safe environment for LGB&T staff • By ensuring confidentiality • By providing named contacts • By providing a voice for LGB&T issues

10. Instructions: • This is an embedded table from Microsoft Word. • To edit this table simply double-click anywhere on the table. When you’ve finished editing the table, click outside of the table to return to PowerPoint. Practical examples • University of Sunderland • Message – “…LGBT Society offers support, advice, friendship, confidentiality and an environment where people can come and enjoy themselves regardless of their sexuality.” • NUS LGBT society of the year - Hope Pride (Liverpool Hope) • Active campaigner e.g. “Donation not Discrimination”, “Admission Impossible”, oppression of the LGBT community in Uganda and disabled access on the scene. • Successfully lobbied its Primary Care Trust in relation to sexual health funding, and worked with its chaplaincy to support LGBT religious students.

11. Instructions: • This is an embedded table from Microsoft Word. • To edit this table simply double-click anywhere on the table. When you’ve finished editing the table, click outside of the table to return to PowerPoint. What ECU is doing • Conducting a survey of practices in institutions that support LGB&T staff and students • Asking the sector for practical examples of work taking place – case studies • Working with Stonewall to identify forthcoming projects

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