Purpose
Rollins is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace environment that is inclusive and welcoming, and which values and respects the dignity and diverse identities of its employees. Gender identity is an intrinsic part of each person’s identity and everyday life. Accordingly, it is essential for employees to be able to work and participate within their employment setting in a manner consistent with their gender identity and the expression of their gender as conducted in the other roles of their daily lives.
This document is intended to delineate workplace guidelines for supporting and addressing the needs of transgender and gender non-conforming employees, including those that arise in the workplace when a transgender person engages in transitional processes during their employment with the College. These guidelines support Rollins’ Non-Discrimination policy, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity and expression. These guidelines are intended to be used by those who are transgender or gender non-conforming, their co-workers, managers, and Human Resources staff.
These guidelines do not anticipate every situation that might occur with respect to transgender or gender non-conforming employees, as the needs of each employee must be assessed on a case-by-case basis. In all situations, the goal is to ensure the safety, dignity, respect, comfort, and wellbeing of transgender or gender non-conforming employees.