Mitigating Risks of Sexual Orientation & Transgender Identity Discrimination At Work

Webinar Background :

Legal and compliance risks related to sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination are significant for employers. Failure to adhere to anti-discrimination laws, such as the Supreme Court ruling, can result in costly lawsuits, financial penalties, and reputational damage. Employers must ensure their policies and practices align with federal and state regulations to avoid non-compliance. Additionally, inadequate training or lack of awareness about these legal protections can expose organizations to claims of discriminatory behavior, increasing liability risks. Developing clear policies, providing employee education, and fostering an inclusive workplace are essential to mitigating these risks

Training Agenda :

• Defining sexual orientation & gender identity discrimination & harassment
• Significance of a landmark sexual orientation case: Bostock v. Clayton County Georgia
• Transgender discrimination & 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 & 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 filing a claim with the EEOC
• Importance of documentation
• Terms you should know when discussing sexual orientation and gender ID
• Do’s & Don’ts with respect to sexual orientation and gender ID

Ask your questions & get expert advice directly from the speaker during the informative Q/A session at the end of the webinar session.

Instructor Profile : Diane L. Dee, Founder of Advantage HR Consulting, LLC is a senior Human Resources professional with over 30 years of experience in the HR arena. Diane’s background includes experience in HR consulting and training & administration in corporate, government, consulting and pro bono environments. Diane founded Advantage HR Consulting in early 2016. Under Diane’s leadership, Advantage HR Consulting provides comprehensive, cost-effective Human Resources solutions for small to mid-sized public and private firms across the country.  Diane also develops and conducts webinars on a wide variety of HR compliance and administrative topics for various training firms.   Diane is the author of multiple white papers and e-books addressing various HR compliance topics. Diane holds a Master Certificate in Human Resources from Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations and has attained SPHR, SHRM-SCP, SDEI, CEP, ELC, and CPC certification.  Additionally, Diane performs pro bono work through the Taproot Foundation assisting non-profit clients by integrating their Human Resources goals with their corporate strategies.