21 February 2011Post your comment Dear Stonewall,
I’ve been having some trouble at work ever since my colleagues found out I’m gay. I overhear them making snide remarks about it and cracking homophobic jokes when I’m in the room, it makes me really uncomfortable.
What can I do?
AP.
Stonewall says; we are really sorry to hear about your experiences. As most adults in the UK spend the majority of their time at work it’s important that they feel comfortable, safe and supported by their employer as well as respected by their colleagues. It’s also important for every employer to ensure they get the very best from their staff. As Stonewall knows, from our work in this area, people perform better at work when they can be themselves. This means that your employer should take any incident of harassment seriously and deal with complaints effectively. Under the Equality Act 2010, you are protected from harassment at work. This means not only is it beneficial for your employer to act, they might be breaking the law if they don’t.
You can find details about this legislation on our website or you could contact the
Information Service team on 08000 50 20 20.
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