Gender transition in the workplace policy template

1   Overview

1.1   [Organisation Name] is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and respectful workplace for all employees, including those who are undergoing or have undergone gender transition. This policy ensures that transgender and non-binary employees are treated fairly and equitably and that their dignity and privacy are protected at all times.

1.2   The purpose of this policy is to:

• Support employees who are transitioning or exploring their gender identity.

• Provide guidance for managers and colleagues on how to best support transitioning employees.

• Establish procedures for ensuring a respectful, inclusive, and discrimination-free workplace.

2   Scope

2.1   This policy applies to all employees, including permanent, temporary, casual, and agency staff, as well as contractors and volunteers.

3   General Principles

3.1   Definitions

• Transgender: An umbrella term for people whose gender identity differs from the sex assigned to them at birth.

• Gender Transition: The process through which a person begins to live and identify as a different gender, which may involve social, legal, or medical steps.

• Non-Binary: A term for people whose gender identity does not fit within the binary categories of male and female.

• Deadnaming: Referring to a transgender person by their former name, which they no longer use.

3.2   Guidelines

1. Privacy and Confidentiality

   • Any information related to an employee’s gender identity or transition will be treated as confidential.

   • Disclosure of this