I had a Conversation with my superintendent last week as I started HRT this week. I told him about my being trans and the only thing he said was "Will that affect your work, because if not I don't see an issue." I was stuned again at this response, but quickly gathered myself and contunied the conversation. He called me to his office on Friday to tell me that HR does not see any discrimination policies that cover transgender people, and they could not discuss it any further at that time. Well I went into his office yesterday just to say "morning" and he told me to come in and shut the door. He then explained that HR is correcting their policies to include transgender in their nondiscrimination policy and trying to write up some sort of contract for laying out a planed time line so that they can stay in the know about what is happening and when. They are trying to figure out the bathroom issues and how they are going to handle It.
I am so proud of myself, as my coming out has caused another employer to adopt policies to protect us in the workforce. I am also proud of the city for handling this the right way.
Good for you! If you get a copy of it when they finish creating it, consider posting it online as a reference for other places that have yet to adopt a formal policy.
Quote from: Destiny Marie on April 09, 2015, 07:03:44 AM
I had a Conversation with my superintendent last week as I started HRT this week. I told him about my being trans and the only thing he said was "Will that affect your work, because if not I don't see an issue." I was stuned again at this response, but quickly gathered myself and contunied the conversation. He called me to his office on Friday to tell me that HR does not see any discrimination policies that cover transgender people, and they could not discuss it any further at that time. Well I went into his office yesterday just to say "morning" and he told me to come in and shut the door. He then explained that HR is correcting their policies to include transgender in their nondiscrimination policy and trying to write up some sort of contract for laying out a planed time line so that they can stay in the know about what is happening and when. They are trying to figure out the bathroom issues and how they are going to handle It.
I am so proud of myself, as my coming out has caused another employer to adopt policies to protect us in the workforce. I am also proud of the city for handling this the right way.
I'm proud of you, too! Good work, trooper!
Hugs, Devlyn
That's great to hear. I've been thinking about staying around the Norfolk area as I start my transition for a bit so it's nice to know that there are some places that are open to having trans workers.
As a side note, how is the trans community treated in general in the Norfolk/VA Beach area? I haven't lived around here nearly long enough to get a feel for things.
FroM what I can tell the attitude other than understanding is accepting. I have o ly just started my jorney and do not have a lot to go on, but the people that I am out to do not seem to have an issue with what is going g on in my life.
Kylie I am not sure if you know but there is a Gender Expression Meeting on the first Saturday of every meeting in NorfolK, if you need more info just PM me and I will get back to you asap.
Ok update
The city of norfolk did not create a policy as they feel that trans is covered by other policies(discrimination,harassment,and work place violence) so they came up with guidelines for managing transitioning and a timeline for the transitioning employee,I have a copy of both and will get them posted asap.