"In an article in the Telegraph on Sunday (26 October), with the headline "BBC allows staff to work from home if worried about trans toilet policy," reporter Robert White claimed that "The BBC is allowing staff to work from home if they have concerns about the broadcaster's policy allowing biological men to use women's lavatories." However, PinkNews has learned that the BBC has no specific guidance or policy regarding the circumstances referred to in the article."
"A document simply stated that, should concerns be raised, a discussion would take place on a case-by-case basis. The Telegraph seemingly acknowledged this, saying the broadcaster "has no official guidance on working from home in these circumstances, but failed to deny that it is a possibility for its employees". The newspaper did not provide evidence that any employees had been allowed to work from home under these specific circumstances."
"A BBC spokesperson told PinkNews: "Our priority is to ensure we provide facilities in the workplace that respect the needs and rights of all staff and visitors to our buildings.""
The BBC has no specific guidance permitting staff to work from home because of concerns about trans people's use of gendered facilities. A Q&A document states that, should concerns be raised, a discussion would take place and cases would be handled individually. No evidence was provided that any employees had been granted home working for these reasons. A BBC spokesperson emphasized the priority of providing workplace facilities that respect the needs and rights of all staff and visitors. Businesses and service providers face pressure over facility access following a Supreme Court ruling and EHRC recommendations.
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