Hi all,
An employee has raised concerns about an employee wearing LGBTQ+ t-shirts with slogans such as "Trans lives matter."
I am really confused about this.
Advice on how to proceed would be helpful, thanks in advance.
Hi all,
An employee has raised concerns about an employee wearing LGBTQ+ t-shirts with slogans such as "Trans lives matter."
I am really confused about this.
Advice on how to proceed would be helpful, thanks in advance.
In reply to Deborah:
agree that it might be time to bring in a dress code policy banning slogans of any type.In reply to Deborah:
Thinking about what that slogan says - really? Are we saying that it isn't correct?In reply to Deborah:
Hi DeborahIn reply to Deborah:
If there is actual evidence that the employee has said they are deliberately wearing it to 'piss off' others who are also protected within the EA2010, then yes, this is offensive and potential harassment - you now have motive/deliberate intent to offend and create a hostile environment, assuming you can get the person who heard it to say so in a statementIn reply to Nina Waters:
Hi Nina,In reply to Deborah:
Agreed - and the most professional/neutral position for the company is that slogans of any kind are not appropriate dress in the workplace. I would definitely advocate for that.In reply to Deborah:
"I dont think it is about whether the slogan is correct or not, it's more about the appropriateness of it in work."
That depends on your company management and/or what kind of company you are. Whats acceptable on a construction site, where no one is likely to care less, maybe somewhat different to a school or an embassy !!!
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