If you have been directly discriminated against at work or upon recruitment, you should first try discussing the matter with the discriminating party. If this does not help, contact your immediate superior. Once the superior becomes aware of discriminatory behaviour in the workplace, it is his or her responsibility to address the situation.

Discrimination can also be indirect, resulting for example from an overall negative working environment. In such event, it is important that you express your discomfort with the situation. Taking up the issue in a matter-of-fact manner may be helpful, since in many cases the co-workers do not even realise that their behaviour or actions are discriminatory against persons belonging to sexual and gender minorities. It is also advisable to discuss the matter with your superior, trusted co-workers or employee representatives. You can also turn to the occupational health care for support.

Ideally, cases of employment discrimination are dealt with within the work community. Early intervention or preventive measures are the best policy.

If you are aware of discriminatory behaviour or action in your workplace, you should address the situation and take action. An equal and safe work environment benefits the entire work community.

In cases of discrimination, you can get support from labour market organisations and their lawyers, who will help you with legal matters, or from Safety and Health Inspectorates.