RSA updates UK policies to support trans-inclusive workforce

Aimed at stamping out ‘discriminatory behaviour’

Hemma Visavadia
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RSA Insurance has updated its policies to further support trans-identified and transitioning UK employees.

The internal policy aims to address a range of gender identities within the workplace as well as help educate employees and leaders on how to better support trans colleagues. With the UK Government Equalities Office estimating there nearly 500,000 trans-identified people living in the UK, RSA stated it wanted to "open up a dialogue on gender identity and ensure its own employees were looked after. Under the new policy, RSA outlined that trans employees set the pace of their transition and access toilet facilities which reflect their gender identity. The provider said it will also u...

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