'Andy or Mandie' | Trans worker loses discrimination case over pronouns confusion

In a recent employment tribunal case, a trans worker's discrimination claim against Central Bedfordshire Council was dismissed.

The tribunal found that the claimant, Mandie Monroe, had created confusion surrounding her preferred name and pronouns during the hiring process, leading to the rejection of her claim.

Monroe joined Central Bedfordshire Council in April of the previous year as a housing officer. The confusion emerged when Monroe, who initially applied using the name Andy Mason, disclosed her transgender identity during the interview process. The prospective employers then asked her about her preferred pronouns.

According to the tribunal findings, Monroe provided conflicting statements about her preferred name and pronouns. During the interview, she stated: "I am old school, I don’t really focus on those pronouns. You can call me Andy," as reported by the tribunal case findings.