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How is discrimination protected under the Equality Act 2010?
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What is a discrimination policy?
This policy's purpose is to: 1. Provide equality, fairness and respect for all in our employment, whether temporary, part-time or full-time. 2. Not unlawfully discriminate because of the Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics of: age. disability. gender reassignment. marriage and civil partnership.
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
A workplace encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion...
- Making your workplace inclusive
Employers, managers and employees should all understand the...
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Having A Workplace Policy
- Putting The Policy Into Action
- Recruitment
- Training and Development
- Equal Pay
- Religious Beliefs and Practice
- Dress Code
- Unacceptable Behaviour
- Dismissals
- Redundancy
A good start is to have a workplace policy covering equality, diversity and inclusion. This might also be called an 'equal opportunities policy'. A policy helps everyone to know: 1. the business supports and treats everyone fairly 2. what kind of behaviour is expected of them 3. about discrimination and the law, and what is not acceptable 4. where ...
Employers, managers and employees should all understand the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion in all areas of work, including: 1. recruiting new staff 2. training and promoting existing staff 3. equal pay 4. religious beliefs and practice 5. dress code 6. unacceptable behaviour 7. the dismissal of staff 8. redundancy 9. different type...
When looking to hire new staff, you should advertise in at least 2 different places to reach a wide range of people from different backgrounds. You can also promote your values as an equal opportunities employer and how you welcome applications from: 1. anyone who believes they meet the essential requirements of the job 2. anyone under-represented ...
Equality, diversity and inclusion should also have a place in the training, development and promotion of staff. This includes: 1. training and development for employees and managers, for example, so staff have access to opportunities without prejudice because of a protected characteristic 2. new staff inductions, for example, so everyone gets on bo...
You should check regularly that all employees doing equal work have equal: 1. pay 2. benefits 3. terms and conditions in their employment contracts The equal pay law is aimed at equal pay for men and women doing equal work. But pay discrimination claims could be made for any protected characteristic, for example age, disability, race or religion. F...
The law protects from discrimination, harassment and victimisation because of: 1. religion 2. religious belief 3. having less belief than someone else or no belief You should make sure that all employees are treated fairly, regardless of their beliefs or lack of belief, and address any issues as soon as possible. For example, you find out there’s r...
You should check your workplace dress code does not discriminate against any protected characteristics.
Your workplace policies and practices should make clear what counts as unacceptable behaviour at work. You should follow full and fair grievance and disciplinary procedures.
If you dismiss someone because of a protected characteristic, it could be discrimination and they could claim unfair dismissal at an employment tribunal. If someone is bullied or harassed but you do nothing to stop it and they leave their job, they could claim constructive dismissal at an employment tribunal. Find out more about dismissals
When selecting staff for redundancy, you should be careful to not make decisions affected by unconscious biasand protected characteristics. Find out more about selecting employees for redundancy
Jan 4, 2024 · What should an anti-discrimination policy include? It should define discrimination, list protected characteristics, provide examples of discriminatory behaviors, and detail the reporting and investigation process.
- An anti-discrimination policy outlines guidelines to prevent workplace discrimination based on protected characteristics, ensuring a safe and inclu...
- It promotes fairness, equality, and a positive work culture, ensuring that all employees are treated with respect and dignity, irrespective of thei...
- Unconscious biases may lead to unintentional discrimination. Such employees are supported through training and counseling, but repeated unwillingne...
- The policy may include bias-reducing hiring processes, diversity training, and structured interviews, among other proactive measures to ensure fair...
Under the Equality Act 2010, a person is protected from discrimination throughout the employee lifecycle including recruitment, training and promotion. This Act sets out the main types of discrimination, including the personal attributes or characteristics which the law protects.
Feb 27, 2013 · The Equality Act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society.
You should: understand what the law says about discrimination, and your rights and responsibilities. recognise the benefits of an inclusive and diverse workforce. put policies and procedures in place and keep them up to date. inform and train your staff and managers. create ways for staff to be heard.
You can help prevent discrimination by: having an equality, diversity and inclusion policy; providing regular anti-discrimination training; making it clear what workers should do if...
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