Do LGBTIQ individuals enjoy the same equal rights as heterosexual individuals at the workplace?

Abstract

This research looks into the legislation that is currently in force in Malta and the European Union regarding employment and the prohibition of discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity. Furthermore, a study through the use of interviews is conducted with organisations that are stakeholders on the subject of equality and non-discrimination for a better picture of the situation in Malta. The research brought out the obstacles faced by LGBTIQ individuals in the workplace but it also reflects on the progress that has been made over time. Some of the prominent themes in the research are the issue of underreporting of instances of discrimination at work and the distinction between the legislation that is progressive and the social aspect that requires further efforts to bring into society the true meaning of equality and non-discrimination.