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The University has published compliance checklists for units to facilitate compliance with civil rights laws relating to employment practices: Compliance Checklists \u2013 Civil Rights Compliance Office<\/a>. Please refer to the checklists for the most current compliance guidance while other webpage content is being updated.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Transgender resources for UW employees<\/i><\/a><\/h4>

Find information about University policies, procedures and resources that are available to you. <\/p><\/div>

Developing a workplace transition plan<\/i><\/a><\/h4>

Guidance developed in collaboration with campus partners and employees who have transitioned.<\/p><\/div>

Resources for managers and colleagues of transgender employees<\/i><\/a><\/h4>

Using appropriate terminology is an important part of respectfully supporting transgender people.<\/p><\/div>

Best practices for managers and HR representatives<\/i><\/a><\/h4>

There is no single formula for managing gender transitions in the workplace.<\/p><\/div>

Terminology<\/i><\/a><\/h4>

The following terms will help you navigate terminology used throughout this resource.<\/p><\/div>

Sample workplace transition plan \u2013 employee’s manager<\/i><\/a><\/h4>

Controlling the flow of information is very important in managing the transition process; confidentiality is a primary concern.<\/p><\/div>

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