Towards real equality for the LGTBI community: Law 4/2023 and its impact through collective bargaining
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https://doi.org/10.24310/rejlss11202522063Keywords:
LGBTQI+ community, Law 4/2023, equality, collective bargaining, structural LGTBIphobia, inclusive workplace, anti-harassment protocols, sexual and gender diversity, labor rightsAbstract
This article examines the progress toward real equality for the LGTBI community in Spain, focusing on Law 4/2023 and its impact on labor relations and collective bargaining. This article, highlights the persistence of structural LGTBIphobia despite legal advancements, as shown by recent data on discrimination and violence. Law 4/2023, also known as the “Trans Law,” introduces key legal obligations for companies and public institutions, including anti-harassment protocols, equality measures, and mandatory clauses in collective agreements. The paper underscores the growing role of collective bargaining in protecting LGTBI rights through concrete commitments. Nevertheless, it notes that the effectiveness of these measures depends on proper enforcement and sustained engagement from employers, unions, and public authorities.
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