equality & diversity legislation
As a recognised piece of equality and diversity legislation, The Equality Act 2010 has been long awaited, and has been designed to strengthen, harmonise and streamline anti-discriminatory legislation into one overarching policy. The Equality Act also ensures that all protected characteristics have the same level of protection, and through this equality and diversity legislation, it aims to make living and working in Britain fairer for everyone. The Equality Act is not designed to catch companies out, neither is it there to be ignored.
Protected characteristics included in equality and diversity legislation
The protected characteristics in The Equality Act 2010 are as follows:
- Age
- Disability
- Gender Reassignment
- Marriage or Civil Partnership
- Pregnancy and maternity
- Race & Ethnicity
- Religion & Belief
- Sex (Gender)
- Sexual Orientation
Do’s and don’ts of equality and diversity
Do
- Take the changes seriously
- Engage with training providers to update your managers and staff
- Contact 360 for a discussion and demonstration
Don’t
- Ignore the equality act – litigation is very pricey and reputation is priceless
- Force organisations to make dramatic changes
- Impose burdensome costs
- Catch you out
It has not been created to:
For further information about any aspect of equality and diversity legislation or to speak to a member of the 360 diversity team about your company’s equality and diversity legislation, call us on 01527 556 488 or email info@360diversity.co.uk.