‘Hidden epidemic' | 7 in 10 LGBT+ employees report being sexually harassed at work

Nearly seven in ten (68%) lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT+) people have reported being sexually harassed at work, according to new research published by the TUC.

The study revealed that more than two in five (42%) of the LGBT+ people polled said that colleagues had made unwelcome comments or asked unwarranted questions about their sex life.

TUC General Secretary, Frances O’Grady, commented: “This research reveals a hidden epidemic.

“In 2019 LGBT people should be safe and supported at work. But instead they’re experiencing shockingly high levels of sexual harassment and assault.”