Discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation in employment has been illegal in the UK since 2003. The Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003 introduced in December 2003 mean that lesbians, gay men and bisexuals can at last take action if they are the victim of harassment or discrimination at work. Check out the links below for further information.
“Many lesbians, gay men and bisexuals were unaware that the law had changed so Stonewall launched a major public information campaign drawing attention to the new employment laws which protect lesbian, gay and bisexual people in the workplace for the first time.”- Stonewall
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Useful Websites
www.stepforward-web.org
Step Forward provides a free and confidential service to young people aged 11-25, living in and around Tower Hamlets. They offer independent information, advice, counselling and personal development training. For young people from all sections of the community regardless of their race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious, political and cultural lifestyles and beliefs.
www.milkround.com/diversity
Diversity Milkround is the graduate employment site aimed at breaking down barriers. Bringing you details of graduate vacancies with leading employers – all of whom are champions of diversity.
www.unison.org.uk
UNISON is the trade union for people delivering public services, with online resources on LGBT equality and Job Search Resources for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender People.
www.gba.org.uk
The Gay Business Association (GBA) was established in 1983 by a group of gay and lesbian business people. The GBA is a kind of gay chamber of commerce, providing advice to gay businesses as diverse as gay solicitors in Manchester, gay pet supplies in Brighton and gay web design companies in London.
www.prospects.ac.uk
Prospects is a website that includes information on marketing yourself and finding employers who will positively consider your application. It contains case studies, sample CVs and lists of resources. It also presents sections on: sexuality and sexual orientation
www.lecp.org.uk
Connexions London East give people, aged 13-19, help and guidance on the issues that affect them. Whether in school, home or social life their aim is to get you connected with one of their Personal Advisers who will help you with practical career advice and workshops.
www.target-events.co.uk
Target Chances events are unique experiences tailored to female, ethnic minority and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students interested in careers in a wide range of business sectors including investment banking, professional services, City law, technology, civil service, the public sector and real estate.
www.gendersanity.com
Centre for Gender Sanity, this web site contain information about transitioning on the job and other issues transsexual and transgendered workers and their employers may face. Check their Transgender Employment Links here.
www.stonewall.org.uk
Stonewall, the UK’s leading gay equality organisation, works with Britain’s top employers to ensure they treat their gay staff fairly. Is your prospective employer a Diversity Champion? Click here to find out. Stonewall has produced a guide to help employers and employees to understand the laws, along with some answers to frequently asked questions about the legislation changes. To view these guides click here.
www.schools-out.org.uk
Campaigns on lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans issues as they affect education and those in education.
www.bullyonline.org
Bully OnLine is the world’s leading web site on workplace bullying and related issues which validates the experience of workplace bullying and provides confirmation, reassurance and re-empowerment.
