Policies & Guidance

This page provides information about inclusive policies and guidance for LGBTQIA+ staff, and those supporting LGBTQIA+ staff in the workplace.

Policies

Dignity at Work

Queen Mary is an LGBTQIA+ inclusive employer and operates a zero tolerance policy on bullying, harassment and discrimination of LGBTQIA+ staff.

Parental Leave & Adoption Leave

All of Queen Mary's leave policies support LGBTQIA+ families, including maternity, adoption and shared parental leave.

Guidance

• Supporting LGBT+ Staff Overseas *Please note this guidance is under review*
• Employment Protections *Please note this guidance is under review*
• Help us understand the bigger picture of Queen Mary's diverse staff community: Staff are invited to spend a few minutes completing or updating their personal details information through MyHR.
• Marriage and Civil Partnership Guidance
• Guidance on Homophibic and Transphobic Hate Crime: What is a Hate Crime/Incident? What is homophobia, transphobia, acephobia and biphobia?
• Guidance on Consenting to Sex: What is Sexual Violence?