Our code of practice for services, public functions and associations comes into force today. It provides practical guidance on how the Equality Act 2010 applies to services, public functions and associations. Find out more: https://ow.ly/alIf50Zwrkx

The Worker Protection Act came into force in October 2024 Employers have a legal duty to protect their employees and prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Our technical guidance will help employers understand their legal responsibilities: https://ow.ly/kSHG50Zv1r5

We recently launched our first guide on using equality data for uniformed services in Great Britain. The guidance helps police, fire and armed forces: - improve data collection - tackle harassment and discrimination - support recruitment/retention 👉 https://ow.ly/RJqY50Zv1lF

It's illegal to discriminate against someone because of a protected characteristic. The Equality Act safeguards nine characteristics, including religion or belief. That extends to not believing in any #religion. Find out more: https://ow.ly/6C7450Zv1gO

Disabled employees can face significant workplace disadvantages — but supporting them doesn't have to be hard. We've produced a guide to delivering reasonable adjustments. Discover more: https://ow.ly/AX6Y50Zulb5

The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) means public bodies should consider the best interests of a child when doing anything that affects them. The UK agreed to follow the convention in 1991. Discover more: https://ow.ly/YXGo50Zul7g

Pregnancy and maternity is one of the nine protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act. Our guidance outlines different types of pregnancy and maternity discrimination as well as your workplace rights. Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/P2w750ZoTE1

Many disabled and older people face significant barriers to accessing key public services, such as public transport. Our strategic plan includes action to address these barriers, so everyone can participate in society. Read our strategic plan here: https://ow.ly/3w2350ZoTIm

We recently published updated technical guidance that explains schools’ legal obligations not to discriminate against, harass or victimise pupils, as set out in chapter 1 of Part 6 of the Equality Act 2010. We are running a consultation on this guidance: https://ow.ly/Caao50ZoTAT

Have you ever considered your human rights and what they mean to you? Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world, from birth until death. Find out more about them on our website: https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/human-rights/what-are-human-rights

We have the power to advise government on any matter related to equality, diversity and human rights. Our parliamentary briefings and responses to government consultations are on this page: https://ow.ly/u2Ge50ZoTql

Are you involved in public sector planning and delivery of transport? Do you know your responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010? Our new guiding principles help local authorities and operators implement accessible public transport for everyone: https://ow.ly/T6Jf50ZoTnG

Research found two thirds of working women between the ages of 40 and 60 with experience of menopausal symptoms said they have had a mostly negative impact on them at work. Read our guidance for employers to help support employees in the workplace: https://ow.ly/Nt1m50ZoTjq

The effort to ensure women enjoy human rights on an equal basis with men is ongoing. Since 1986, the UK has been working to meet its commitment to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). Find out more: https://tinyurl.com/mvpjbzxt

We enforce the Equality Act 2010 and have unique powers to investigate when the law isn’t followed. Sometimes we assist in significant legal cases and at other times we undertake pre-enforcement work. Find out more about our legal action here 👇 https://ow.ly/oEAz50ZonFs

The Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) places a legal obligation on public authorities to consider equality and good relations in their day-to-day activities. Find out more: https://ow.ly/1xNe50ZnSga

The international community agreed a treaty to eliminate racial discrimination in 1965. In 1969, the UK agreed to follow the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. Find out more on the UK's record: https://ow.ly/smQo50Zmrr0

Read the updated draft code of practice for services, public functions and associations here: https://ow.ly/UzIy50ZnjVv

Low harassment reporting rates doesn't always equal a healthy workplace. Silence is often a sign of fear, not absence of harm. We've published new, practical and evidence-based research on what actually works to tackle workplace harassment. Read it here: https://ow.ly/oHPl50Zmp1q

Our Human Rights Tracker is a free-to-use online tool that allows you to see how well, or badly, the UK and Welsh governments are managing their human rights duties. Explore the regularly updated Human Rights Tracker : https://ow.ly/JgEr50ZmoYU

We recenlty published updated technical guidance that explains schools’ legal obligations not to discriminate against, harass or victimise pupils, as set out in chapter 1 of Part 6 of the Equality Act 2010. We are running a consultation on this guidance: https://ow.ly/vHsj50ZlH1U

Our #AI case studies show how local authorities are using artificial intelligence responsibly while protecting equality and human rights. From Camden's resident-led data charter to Hounslow's automated translation services. Read here: https://ow.ly/FGQi50ZlpWC #aiequality

Disabled employees can face significant workplace disadvantages — but supporting them doesn't have to be hard. We've produced a guide to delivering reasonable adjustments. Discover more: https://ow.ly/yEIU50Zk1qI

Every child deserves to thrive in school. Discriminating against pupils because of their hair may have a negative effect on pupils’ mental health and wellbeing. Read our guidance on preventing hair discrimination in schools here: https://ow.ly/w72j50Zk1ct

We recently published updated technical guidance that explains schools’ legal obligations not to discriminate against, harass or victimise pupils, as set out in chapter 1 of Part 6 of the Equality Act 2010. We are running a consultation on this guidance: https://ow.ly/Gwmy50Zk15z

We recently launched our first guide on using equality data for uniformed services in Great Britain. The guidance helps police, fire and armed forces: - improve data collection - tackle harassment and discrimination - support recruitment/retention 👉 https://ow.ly/IoBW50ZjUZM

The Worker Protection Act came into force in October 2024 Employers have a legal duty to protect their employees and prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Our technical guidance will help employers understand their legal responsibilities: https://ow.ly/avhB50Zjk8S

Research found two thirds of working women between the ages of 40 and 60 with experience of menopausal symptoms said they have had a mostly negative impact on them at work. Read our guidance for employers to help support employees in the workplace: https://ow.ly/29Om50YGr2p

Public bodies in England must understand how their policies impact people with protected characteristics. Our 10-step guide helps you consider equality in a structured and proportionate way, and meet your legal duties under the Equality Act. Read here: https://ow.ly/Mw5O50ZigrM

We have the power to advise government on any matter related to equality, diversity and human rights. Our parliamentary briefings and responses to government consultations are on this page: https://lnkd.in/es4azMnX