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Sexual Orientation  

Sexual Orientation

Respecting lesbian, gay and bi-sexual people in the workplace

More than one in twenty people in the current UK workforce are lesbian, gay or bisexual (LBG). Since 2003, The Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations have outlawed discrimination in the workplace on the grounds of sexual orientation. The Civil Partnership Act 2005 extends the rights of married heterosexual couples to registered same-sex partnerships.

This equality training resource enables managers, staff and HR policy makers to recognise and address inappropriate and unlawful behaviour such as:

  • Discrimination
  • Harassment
  • Victimisation

    This training DVD comes in two parts:
    Part One: is a combination of documentary and drama. It provides an overview of the key issues surrounding sexual orientation in the workplace, including legal aspects.

    Part Two: is a series of powerful dramatised scenarios. These are designed to trigger discussion and reflection, and are followed by an 'Analysis' section, in which experts provide commentary from both a legal and a best practice perspective.

    Key Learning Points

  • More than one in twenty people are lesbian, gay or bisexual
  • You can't always tell somone's sexual orientation, so don't make assumptions
  • The legal and moral responsibilities of all levels of staff
  • Why certain behaviours are inappropriate
  • It is no defence to say you did not intend to cause distress.

    This flexible training DVD/video can be used as a short (40-45 minutes) session within a diversity programme, as part of a longer (half-day or day) session on sexual orientation or general diversity, or as a self-study programme.

    Contents:
    1 DVD and VHS (Total 37 minutes approx); Trainer's Notes/Self-study Guide

    • DVDs and Videos Price: £995.00 + carriage + VAT

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