New research from the Trades Union Congress reveals 70% of LGBT people have experienced sexually harassment at work.
The TUC published the survey on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia on Friday.
It shows that BME women and those with disabilities are most affected.
Over half (54%) of LGBT BME women said they had experienced unwanted touching at work.
The findings show that more than two in five LGBT people (42%) said colleagues had made unwelcome comments or asked intrusive questions about their sex life.
The TUC’s general secretary, Frances O‘Grady said: “This research reveals a hidden epidemic. In 2019 LGBT people should be safe and supported at work. Instead they’re experiencing shockingly high levels of sexual harassment and assault.”
Two-thirds said they did not tell their employer about the harassment. A quarter of these claimed they feared they would be “outed” at work.
A spokesperson for the Government Equalities Office said: “It is appalling LGBT people are suffering this harassment. Workplaces should be safe, supportive environments for everybody. The government will consult shortly on how we can strengthen and clarify existing laws on third-party harassment.”
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New research from the Trades Union Congress reveals 70% of LGBT people have experienced sexually harassment at work.
The TUC published the survey on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia on Friday.
It shows that BME women and those with disabilities are most affected.
Over half (54%) of LGBT BME women said they had experienced unwanted touching at work.
The findings show that more than two in five LGBT people (42%) said colleagues had made unwelcome comments or asked intrusive questions about their sex life.
The TUC’s general secretary, Frances O‘Grady said: “This research reveals a hidden epidemic. In 2019 LGBT people should be safe and supported at work. Instead they’re experiencing shockingly high levels of sexual harassment and assault.”
Two-thirds said they did not tell their employer about the harassment. A quarter of these claimed they feared they would be “outed” at work.
A spokesperson for the Government Equalities Office said: “It is appalling LGBT people are suffering this harassment. Workplaces should be safe, supportive environments for everybody. The government will consult shortly on how we can strengthen and clarify existing laws on third-party harassment.”
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