1. Equality and diversity legal duties
Fairness in the workplace is a vital part of a successful business or public body. It is supported by the
Equality Act 2010 and
The Human Rights Act. It also makes good business sense for an organisation.
These legal frameworks are in place to ensure all workers are treated equally and given the same opportunities regardless of their
- age
- sex
- race
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disability
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religion or belief
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sexual orientation
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gender reassignment
- pregnancy and maternity
- marriage and civil partnership.
It is important to ensure no one is discriminated against
- during recruitment
- during employment
- in relation to pay.
You must ensure you do not have policies or procedures that disadvantage one group more than another.
Find out more
The CIPD site provides further information to help you understand what diversity means for your workplace and how an effective diversity strategy can support your business.
Visit the CIPD site for more about diversity and inclusion