The Changing Landscape of Inclusion in Washington State LGBTQ Emerging The Changing Landscape of Inclusion in Washington State

What’s changed? RCW 49.60 inclusion of gender identity and gender expression Gender-segregated facilities Employee led transitions Policy exploration Directive 16-11 Safe Places Best Practices Employee Resource Group

Policy Guidance Then Now Don’t talk about it Risk mitigation/Problem Focused Employer led Equal treatment Talk about it Employer of Choice/Strategic Employee led One size doesn’t fit all

Terminology Then Now Transsexual/Transvestite Sexual preference Your lifestyle Gender specific terminology Don’t ask Transgender/Trans Sexual orientation Your life Gender neutral terminology Do ask, seek clarification

Looking Forward Develop policies Follow best practices Create inclusive environments Teach how, not what

E: Ellis.Starrett@dol.wa.gov Thank you! Ellis Starrett P: 360-902-4032 E: Ellis.Starrett@dol.wa.gov