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Consequences of disclosure of sexual orientation in the workplace
journal contribution
posted on 2017-12-06, 00:00 authored by Nathan Barrett, Marilyn LewisMarilyn LewisAll Australian businesses are governed by legislation aiming to prevent workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation and sexual identity with serious penalties applying to companies found contravening legislation. While other Australian studies have examined these issues, Queensland has either not been included or relevant data is not easily identified. This paper presents the results of an exploratory study using a quantitative survey to determine the consequences of disclosure of a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity to colleagues in workplaces in Queensland. Results suggest that while gay, lesbian and bisexual (GLB) workers are more open to disclosing their sexuality as a consequence they are experiencing more discrimination in the workplace, despite anti-discrimination policies. This suggests the need to further investigate companies’ compliance with workplace legislation.
History
Volume
12Issue
3Start Page
96End Page
104Number of Pages
9eISSN
1175-5407Location
New ZealandPublisher
Human Resources Institute of New ZealandLanguage
en-ausPeer Reviewed
- Yes
Open Access
- No
Era Eligible
- Yes