Gender Affirmation Benefits: An information session with HR
- Date
- November 18, 2021
- Time
- 12:00 PM EST - 12:45 PM EST
- Location
- Online via Zoom
- Open To
- University staff
- Contact
- Margaret Juryn at margaret.juryn@torontomu.ca
Join Jennifer Alefounder (Accommodation and Return to Work Consultant, Workplace Wellbeing Services, HR) for an information session on the new gender affirmation benefit available to university staff and their dependents. Jennifer will:
- outline the process through which the benefit was developed
- describe the scope of the coverage and how it may be accessed
- address any questions from participants
This workshop is ideal for trans-identifying employees, allies and all leaders.
Automatic captioning will be available on Zoom
The university is committed to the accessibility and inclusion of persons with disabilities. If you require any additional accessibility accommodations to ensure your full participation, please let us know on the registration form or email positivespace@torontomu.ca.
Learn more
Please review the Gender Affirmation Procedures page on the HR website for details on coverage, exclusions and how to apply.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact Margaret Juryn at margaret.juryn@torontomu.ca.
November is Trans Awareness Month
Throughout the month, university community members are invited to participate in advocacy and educational events that celebrate, honour and raise the visibility of the trans community. We also honour the memory of trans people whose live were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence on November 20 for Trans Day of Remembrace.
Programming organized by the Positive Space Faculty and Staff Network
The Positive Space Faculty and Staff Network is a volunteer staff and faculty community network for people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions at the university. Positive Space is committed to creating and maintaining a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
For additional information or to get involved, contact positivespace@torontomu.ca.