Maya Forstater’s tribunal victory against a think tank that cut ties with her after her “offensive” tweets about trans people came as a blow to LGBTQ+ communities and inclusive employers. But legal experts have moved to reassure trans people in the UK that the decision will not affect their rights at work.
“This judgment tells us nothing new about trans people's right to be treated with respect and dignity in the working environment, or about interacting with trans colleagues at work,” Jocelyn Price from the Good Law Project told openDemocracy. “The Equality Act 2010 continues to protect people from discrimination and harassment in all areas of life.”
Another expert said the ruling was “a disappointing expansion” to the law – but does not remove workplace protections, and will not block employers from promoting trans inclusion at work.
