EMPLOYEES
How to Advocate for Inclusive EEO Policies
If you are an employee of a company and you want them to join Virginia Fairness, they must first have a formal EEO or non-discrimination policy that is inclusive of both “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.” Here’s more information on how you can begin to advocate for a fully inclusive policy.
Learn moreResponding to Common Objections
You may encounter others within your company who have questions or are reluctant about changing the formal EEO or non-discrimination policy to include “sexual orientation” and “gender identity or expression.” View these common concerns and talking point for how to respond. If you still have questions, please contact us at [email protected]
General LGBT Employee Resources
How do I find an employer’s non-discrimination policy? What is an ERG and how do I start one? I’m not out at work, but I want to be – how do I know if it’s safe? If you have these questions, then this resource page will help you find the answer to these and other questions in relation to being LGBT in the workplace.
EMPLOYERS
Sample Equal Employment Opportunity Policies
In order to join Virginia Fairness, all businesses must have a policy inclusive of both “sexual orientation” and “gender identity”. All people deserve consideration for employment or advancement, as well as a workplace free from discrimination. Below you can view samples of existing, inclusive EEO policies.
Why Should My Policy Include “Sexual Orientation” and “Gender Identity or Expression?”
These protections are necessary, yet still Virginia does not provide them for its employees. By updating your policy, not only will you join others in leading the way in Virginia, but you will also reap the benefits from establishing a sound reputation of inclusivity, enhance your recruitment and retention, and better protect your business from legal vulnerability.
Read how EEO policies provide employees with a sense of security and why they should be easily accessible to current workers and applicants.
Lead the Way: Workplace Discrimination Policies Laws and Legislation
Updating your EEO or non-discrimination policy to provide protection for LGBT employees has many benefits both within and outside the office. Read about the advantages.
Enhance Recruitment and Retention
Reputation for Inclusivity
Protect Against Legal Vulnerability
Responding to Common Objections
As an employer, you or others within your company may be reluctant to change your company’s formal EEO or non-discrimination policy to include “sexual orientation” and “gender identity or expression.” View these common concerns. If you still have questions, please contact us at [email protected]
What is “Sexual Orientation” and “Gender Identity or Expression?”
In order to make sure that your lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender employees are included, you will need to know these terms. Read about these terms and other pertinent terminology.