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LostOne4Ever

(9,288 posts)
Tue Jul 5, 2016, 04:53 PM Jul 2016

Japan Declares Anti-Gay Discrimination Is A Form Of Sexual Harassment

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by Adam Salandra 7/2/2016

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Discrimination against sexual minorities will now be considered a form of sexual harassment in Japan, according to the Labor ministry’s updated guidelines for employers.

Until now, sexual harassment rules in Japan neglected to protect LGBT people, but will now include sexual orientation and gender identity when they go into effect in January 2017.

The change follows a recent announcement from 30 Japanese companies, including Sony, Panasonic and IBM Japan, that declared plans to boost LGBT diversity and inclusivity at work, including recognition of same-sex partnerships and updated bathroom policies for transgender employees...


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Nice to see LGBTQ rights improving in other parts of the world

I believe the sign says, [/font]

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[font size=4]"My happiness is not for you to decide."[/font]

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Japan Declares Anti-Gay Discrimination Is A Form Of Sexual Harassment (Original Post) LostOne4Ever Jul 2016 OP
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