For most of us, work is stressful in and of itself. Imagine carrying the added emotional weight of having to deny or suppress one of the most fundamental aspects of who you are: your gender identity and sexual orientation because either one does not conform to society’s norms regarding gender expression.A historic Supreme Court ruling in 2020 outlawed workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The court’s ruling immediately prohibited sexual orientation discrimination nationwide for employers with 15 or more employees.Areas Covered Defining sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination and harassment Significance of a landmark sexual orientation case: Bostock v. Clayton County Georgia2020 Amendment to Title VIITransgender discrimination and rights in the workplace Discriminatory employment actions prohibited under Title VII 5 signs of sexual orientation discrimination in the workplaceComing out in the workplaceHostile work environment and retaliationSteps for creating an inclusive work environmentUse of preferred pronouns, implementation of gender-neutral bathrooms, access to locker rooms, transgendered-related care coverage under employer health insurance plansContacting a government agency for assistance in filing a claim with the EEOC Importance of documentationTerms you should know when discussing sexual orientation and gender IDDo’s and Don’ts with respect to sexual orientation and gender IDWho Should Attend Senior LeadershipHuman Resource ProfessionalsManagers and SupervisorsTeam LeadersOperations ProfessionalsCompensation ProfessionalsRecruiting ProfessionalsCompliance ProfessionalsEmployeesWhy Should You AttendParticipation in this webinar will provide attendees with an understanding of employers' and employees' rights and responsibilities under sexual orientation/gender ID legislation.Attendees will come away with the necessary tools to develop effective sexual orientation/gender ID policies and procedures and will gain practical advice that will enable them to move toward building a more inclusive workplace.