Legal protections continue to change for LGBTQ employees. Employers seeking to create an LGBTQ-inclusive workplace face a number of challenges ranging from effectively managing employee relations issues to designing inclusive benefits plans. This session will provide an overview of recent legal developments impacting LGBTQ employees. It will also examine the top compliance challenges for employers and provide practical guidance on developing and implementing workplace policies and practices that address needs and concerns specific to LGBTQ workers, including those relating to harassment and bullying prevention, gender identity-appropriate restroom access, confidentiality, and more. In this session, you will: