Gender recognition

This factsheet, produced by BVA's legal helpline provider, looks at what gender recognition is and what it means. It also lays out how those individuals should be treated under the law if they are transgender/transsexual.

What's inside? 

1. Gender reassignment
2. Do I have to tell my employer that I am transgender? 
3. I am undergoing gender reassignment. Does my employer have to provide separate changing and toilet facilities?
4. I suffer with gender dysphoria. Am I classed as disabled under the Act
5. I am undergoing gender reassignment surgery. Am I entitled to time off? 
6. Gender recognition certificate (GRC)
7. I am married and want to apply for a GRC - can I do this?
8. Differing gender terminology

Published: February 2024