Wednesday 18 May 2022 02:31 AM Trans and gender-diverse staff at Coles will now be given 10 days extra leave trends now Trans and gender-diverse staff at Coles will now be entitled to 10 extra days of PAID gender affirmation leave By Aap Published: 02:25 BST, 18 May 2022 | Updated: 02:25 BST, 18 May 2022 Viewcomments Trans and gender-diverse staff of supermarket chain Coles will be entitled to up to 10 days of paid gender affirmation leave. The grocery giant announced the move on Wednesday, the day after International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia. 'We know that we have at least 900 team members who identify as transgender or gender diverse,' Coles Chief Legal and Safety Officer and chair of the company's Pride Steering Committee David Brewster said in a statement.' 'We need to have proper policy and education in this area so there is clear guidance around taking leave for this important transition in their life.' Coles now has pride committees in every state. It has also signed up as an official partner of Pride Cup Australia, which promotes inclusivity and diversity in sport. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility