Employment
The introduction in 2000 of the EU Directive prohibiting discrimination in the workplace on the basis of sexual orientation represented an unexpected an much welcomed advance in the progress toward real equality for LGB people.
Although the Framework Directive gave an impetus for positive change in the public and private sectors in many EU countries, much work remains to be done to ensure the effectiveness and impact of equality legislations. If equality for LGBT people is to become a reality in the workplace, then reacting to inequality and discrimination is not going to do it. The focus has to be on measures and initiatives that actively promote equality.
To this end, ILGA-Europe produced a document which points to practical steps that can be taken to help realise the promise of equality in the workplace Going beyond the law as well as a fact sheet highlighting how employers can promote equality: "Good Business Practices: What can you do to promote equality?"
Trade Unions & LGBT Equality
Trade Unions have a significant role to play in promoting equality in work places. International and European Trade Unions have embraced LGBT equality in their policies and work programmes.
International Business Equality Index
The International Business Equality Index is an exciting new development that challenges the international leading corporations to improve their performance on issues concerning Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) employees, suppliers and consumers.
Resources on employment
In this section, we are gathering resources on the topic.
Mailing list for employment and LGBTI issues
ILGA-Europe is facilitating and moderating a mailing list for information mainly around trade union LGBTI work and business diversity.
