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Equality and Human Rights Commission @equalityhumanright.bsky.social · 5h

We've written to @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social to request the government to revoke the 2011 services code and make our updated version statutory. It accurately reflects the law and updated guidance is urgently needed: www.equalityhumanrights.com/media-centre...

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Equality and Human Rights Commission @equalityhumanright.bsky.social · 5h

Tomorrow marks six months since the Supreme Court judgment in For Women Scotland Ltd vs Scottish Ministers and six weeks since our draft code of practice for services, public functions, and associations was submitted to the Minister for Women and Equalities.

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Equality and Human Rights Commission @equalityhumanright.bsky.social · 9h

Last year we updated our pregnancy and maternity guidance for employers. Read our toolkits:

Pregnancy guide 👉 https://orlo.uk/6MqWw

Parental leave guide 👉 https://orlo.uk/kbI5u

Return to work guide 👉 https://orlo.uk/iP0jb

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Equality and Human Rights Commission @equalityhumanright.bsky.social · 1d

It's illegal to discriminate against someone because of a protected characteristic.

Disability is one of nine characteristics in the #EqualityAct.

We've created a guide to disability discrimination. Discover more: https://orlo.uk/dXKlI

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Equality and Human Rights Commission @equalityhumanright.bsky.social · 2d

As part of our package of public sector equality duty (PSED) materials, we co-produced six case studies, which show how local authorities have considered the PSED to ensure they use AI technologies responsibly.

Read the case studies here 👉 https://orlo.uk/fEOrQ

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Equality and Human Rights Commission @equalityhumanright.bsky.social · 6d

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 you support your employees in the workplace: https://orlo.uk/trF5p

Equality and Human Rights Commission @equalityhumanright.bsky.social · 7d

This October marks 15 years of the Equality Act 2010, a milestone in advancing equality and human rights across Britain.

Our Chief Executive, John Kirkpatrick, reflects on 15 years of progress and protection in this blog: https://orlo.uk/yd9Ol

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Equality and Human Rights Commission @equalityhumanright.bsky.social · 9d

🚨 Did you know, under equality law, all employers must take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their staff?

📝 Our 8-step guide is a useful tool to help you take positive action to prevent and deal with sexual harassment at work 👉 https://orlo.uk/nfhXo

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Equality and Human Rights Commission @equalityhumanright.bsky.social · 13d

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://orlo.uk/DmB3E

What is the public sector equality duty?

Equality and Human Rights Commission @equalityhumanright.bsky.social · 14d

On 1 Oct 2010 the Equality Act came into force

For 15 years we have used our powers to enforce the Act

-challenging discrimination
-tackling unequal pay
-preventing harassment at work

We continue to protect rights and promote fairness for all

More: https://orlo.uk/b3cC4

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Equality and Human Rights Commission @equalityhumanright.bsky.social · 15d

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 here 👉 https://orlo.uk/bTjwA

Pregnancy and maternity in the Equality Act

Equality and Human Rights Commission @equalityhumanright.bsky.social · 19d

Many disabled and older people face significant barriers to accessing key public services, such as public transport.

Our new strategic plan includes action to address these barriers, so everyone can participate in society.

Read our strategic plan here: https://orlo.uk/b7ftW

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Equality and Human Rights Commission @equalityhumanright.bsky.social · 20d

We have updated our code of practice for services, public functions and associations following two public consultations with over 50,000 responses. The draft is now with government. Parliament has up to 40 days to review before it can take effect: https://orlo.uk/Zo8Yk

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Equality and Human Rights Commission @equalityhumanright.bsky.social · 21d

Public bodies in England must understand the impact their policies can have on people with protected characteristics.

Our 10-step guide shows how to consider equality throughout the policy cycle, and meet your legal duties under the Equality Act 2010.

📘 https://orlo.uk/SaY0Z

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Equality and Human Rights Commission @equalityhumanright.bsky.social · 22d

As an A-status National Human Rights Institution, we provide independent, expert guidance to help protect your human rights, like our guidance for employers on how they can support disabled workers with hybrid working.

Read our guidance here 👉 https://orlo.uk/BuTk4

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Equality and Human Rights Commission @equalityhumanright.bsky.social · 23d

Earlier this year we published new research to help tackle persistent race inequalities in maternity and neonatal care.

Our findings are useful for ICBs and health bodies, such as
- maternity and neonatal services
- GP practices
- regulators

🔗 https://orlo.uk/GHgjl

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Equality and Human Rights Commission @equalityhumanright.bsky.social · 26d

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://orlo.uk/n37jP

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Equality and Human Rights Commission @equalityhumanright.bsky.social · 27d

We've published our first guide on using equality data for uniformed services in Great Britain. Our guidance helps police, fire and armed forces improve data collection, tackle harassment and discrimination, and support staff recruitment and retention.
Read here: https://orlo.uk/QzKx0 #EqualityData

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Equality and Human Rights Commission @equalityhumanright.bsky.social · 27d

Employers must ensure their employees do not face sexual harassment in the workplace.

We've produced technical guidance detailing what sexual harassment in the workplace is and how it can be spotted, tackled and prevented.

Discover more here: https://orlo.uk/vDDG6

Tackling sexual harassment in the workplace

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Equality and Human Rights Commission @equalityhumanright.bsky.social · 28d

We have updated our code of practice for services, public functions and associations following two public consultations with over 50,000 responses. The draft is now with government. Parliament has up to 40 days to review before it can take effect: https://orlo.uk/e82tY

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Equality and Human Rights Commission @equalityhumanright.bsky.social · 29d

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 your employees in the workplace: https://orlo.uk/I1wG2

Equality and Human Rights Commission @equalityhumanright.bsky.social · Sep 15

Everyone has a right to feel safe and supported at work.

Employers must take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their workers. We have produced practical guidance on how employers can meet their obligations.

Read our 8 step guide here: https://orlo.uk/dShW8

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Equality and Human Rights Commission @equalityhumanright.bsky.social · Sep 12

Ahead of today's second reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, we shared advice with peers. While we don't take a position for or against assisted dying, our analysis outlines likely equality and human rights impacts of the legislation: https://orlo.uk/BsabN

Equality and Human Rights Commission @equalityhumanright.bsky.social · Sep 12

🎶 As this year's #BBCProms season closes, we’re reminding orchestras of their duty to protect musicians from sexual harassment.

Our toolkit with ‪@ism-music.bsky.social‬ sets out practical steps for safer, fairer workplaces.
➡️ https://orlo.uk/Szjiw

#PreventingSexualHarassment

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Equality and Human Rights Commission @equalityhumanright.bsky.social · Sep 11

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://orlo.uk/bPK7Y

“Every child deserves to be celebrated for who they are and to thrive in school without having to worry about changing their appearance to suit a potentially discriminatory policy.”

Read more: https://equalityhumanrights.com/en/advice-and-guidance/preventing-hair-discrimination-schools

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