It may seem that the topic of transgender rights has only quite recently exploded onto the social scene, with individuals on both sides of the debate becoming increasingly outspoken on their views. From a business perspective, this can leave managers and business owners unsure of what is fair and practical.

Despite the fact that this argument may feel new, the law which protects transgender individuals’ rights actually dates back to 1976. In Northern Ireland, transgender people are protected from discrimination by the Sex Discrimination (NI) Order 1976, amended by the Gender Reassignment (NI) Regulations 1999 and the Equality Act 2010.

However, most businesses do not rest when they meet their employee’s basic human rights according to the law. Going above