Axis Bank announces ‘Come As You Are’: A charter of LGBTQIA+ friendly policies.

 

Axis Bank has announced ComeAsYouAre, a charter of policies and practices for their employees and customers from the LGBTQIA+ community.

 

The initiative has been taken under the bank’s #DilSeOpen philosophy. Key Takeaways from the charter: Inclusive initiatives for the employees include –
Listing partners for Mediclaim benefits irrespective of gender, sex, or marital status
Employees are allowed to dress in accordance with their gender/ gender expression:
Restrooms of their own choice in accordance with their gender expression/gender identity.

A redressal policy…..
The bank also shared in a company statement that customers will be able to open a Joint Savings Bank Account or a Term Deposit with their same-sex partner and also make them a nominee.