Australian supermarket giant Coles has announced it will allow trans and gender-diverse staff to take up to 10 days of paid gender affirmative leave in a bid to promote gender diversity.
The move came on Wednesday, one day after International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia.
On Wednesday, David Brewster, Coles Chief Legal and Safety Officer and chair of the company’s Pride Steering Committee said in a statement: “We know that we have at least 900 team members who identify as transgender or gender diverse.”
“We need to have proper policy and education in this area so there is clear guidance around taking leave for this important transition in their life.”…