FedEx a mega logistics and delivery company has made a positive step forward by offering protections to transgender employees. The official policy of the company will be altered to be inclusive of gender identity.
This gesture by the company is applauded, especially after the company invoked the Defense of Marriage Act to deny benefits to its LGBT employees back in February.
Use the FedEx customer service form to applaud their decision to allow transgender protections, and urge them to continue on this progressive path by lifting the ban on providing benefits to same-sex couples.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
FedEx Now Offers Transgender Workplace Protections
Monday, May 4, 2009
Procter & Gamble Embraces the "T" By Including Gender Identity
The world's largest consumer products maker Procter & Gamble has amended its anti-discrimination policy to include gender identity and expression.
The policy was recently amended to read: "We at P&G recognize the power that comes from people of diverse backgrounds and experiences coming together around a common goal. Our policy forbids any discrimination, harassment or intimidation because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability or other non-job-related personal characteristic. Employees are encouraged to bring questions or concerns in this area to their management. Strict disciplinary action for violations of this policy will be taken, including termination of employment" (Wash Blade).
Thank P & G for voting to expand protections for transgender and gender variant individuals.