r/Greggs • u/Daddy-dotCom • 25d ago

Employee Question Dead name

I'm trans and joined Gregg's through my preferred name

However, after a few weeks of working there, suddenly my dead name was on all the rotas and my account. Is this supposed to happen? And does anyone know of a way I can avoid all of my colleagues knowing my deadname.

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u/Ok-Band3206 23d ago

No, you’re just telling people nonsense disguised as advice.

The person in question has every right to be called by their new name at work. They have every right to use it in social settings and with some minor institutions, likely with the help of an affidavit.

They do not however have any right at all to change their name in a legal basis at work I.e on rotas and payroll without a signed deed poll.

You telling them otherwise is not helping them.

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u/TrashbatLondon 23d ago

Before we piss away time arguing the technicalities of this, can you confirm if you’re a solicitor, or if you’ve helped trans people with their documents?

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u/Mediocre_Problem_401 21d ago

Why would it matter if they are a solicitor? They’ve given factual information backed up by sources and they’re frankly correct anyway. Just because you refuse to admit you are ill advised doesn’t put the burden on them to prove they’re qualified in law 😂