A spokesperson for the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said: “The EHRC welcomes some of the positive developments for equality and human rights included in the King’s Speech yesterday. “We look forward to receiving more detail on the Draft Equality (Race and Disability) Bill and will consider it carefully. “We are pleased to see
Britain’s equality watchdog, the Equality and Human Rights Commission, has today updated its guidance for those placing or publishing advertisements, to help them ensure such adverts are lawful and do not discriminate. A discriminatory advert is one which restricts jobs, goods, services or facilities to people with a protected characteristic covered by the Equality Act
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has launched a public consultation on its next three-year strategic plan. As Britain’s equality watchdog and an ‘A status’ National Human Rights Institution, the EHRC protects and promotes equality and human rights for everyone. The twelve-week consultation is an opportunity for individuals and organisations to share their views on the
Consultation follows change to the law, placing duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment at work Updated technical guidance to provide clear, actionable advice, enabling employers to meet new legal obligations under the Worker Protection Act Actions employers can take to prevent workplace sexual harassment include introducing effective complaints procedures and zero tolerance policies on
Equality and Human Rights Commission advises how to foster democratic participation and facilitate wider freedom of expression. Britain’s equality regulator also issues advice to political parties on legal considerations around respectful discourse. Guidance calls on parties to promptly investigate any allegations of unlawful conduct. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) today published guidance for
