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Employment Statutory Code of Practice - Equality and …
www.equalityhumanrights.com21 Purpose of the Equality Act 2010 22 Scope of the Code 22 Purpose of the Code 23 Status of the Code 23 Role of the Equality and Human Rights Commission 24 Human rights 24 Large and small employers 25 How to use the Code 26 Examples in the Code 26 Use of the words ‘employer’ and ‘worker’ 27 References in the Code
Design, Planning and Delivery of Equality, Diversity and ...
www.equalityanddiversity.co.uksector equality duty (PSED) set out in the Equality Act 2010. They must, in the exercise of their functions, have due regard to the need to: • eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and other conduct prohibited by the Act • advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those ...
Cambridge Technicals Level 3 in Health & Social Care Unit ...
www.ocr.org.uk• The Care Act 2014 (e.g. there should be no gap in care and support when people choose to move) • The Health and Social Care Act 2012 ( e.g. greater voice for patients) • The Equality Act 2010 (e.g. the introduction of protected characteristics) • The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (e.g. capacity must be assumed unless it is proved otherwise)
NHS England response to the specific duties of the ...
www.england.nhs.ukThe public sector Equality Duty that is set out in the Equality Act 2010 requires public authorities, in the exercise of their functions, to have due regard to the need to: • Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and other conduct prohibited by the Act.
The Equality Act, making equality real - GOV.UK
assets.publishing.service.gov.ukThe Equality Act became law in Spring 2010, but it will not ‘start working’ until later. Government Equalities Office The Equality Act, making equality real 7 What the Equality Act does This list shows, in a few words, what the Equality Act does to make the equality laws stronger. To find out more, go to the page shown.
EQUALITY ACT 2010: PUBLIC SECTOR EQUALITY DUTY …
assets.publishing.service.gov.ukThe Equality Act 2010 (the Act) replaces the . previous anti-discrimination laws with a single Act. It simplifies the law, removing inconsistencies and making it easier for people to understand and comply with it. It also strengthens the law in important ways, to help tackle discrimination and inequality. The majority of the Act came into force
Equality Act 2010: What do I need to know?
www.citizensadvice.org.ukThe Equality Act 2010 simplifies the current laws and puts them all together in one piece of legislation. Also, it makes the law stronger in some areas. So depending on your circumstances, the new Act may protect you more. Most of the Equality Act will start to apply in October 2010 and this guide covers the main changes coming into effect then.
The Equality Act, making equality real - GOV.UK
assets.publishing.service.gov.ukstronger. You can find a list of the people who will be helped by this Act on page 29. Equality Act or the Act This is the Government’s new law to make sure all people are treated fairly. The Act became law when Parliament agreed it was right. Stronger laws were needed because the old equality laws did not make equality happen fast enough ...
Equality Matters for Children Crae Equality Act Guide
www.crae.org.ukAct 2010 (‘the Equality Act’); and to set out the duties that are imposed on children’s services and voluntary organisations when they are carrying out their functions and providing services. All people working with, and for, children and young people in the statutory and voluntary sectors must be aware of the Equality Act because:
The Equality Act 2010 - Home | Acas
www.acas.org.ukInTrODuCTIOn – AbOuT ThE EquAlITY ACT 2010. 1. Introduction – about the Equality Act 2010. This guide covers the provisions of the Equality Act which became law in
Equality, diversity and inclusion training A good practice ...
www.nhsemployers.orgSince the implementation of the Equality Act (2010), publicly-funded bodies have a duty to evidence how they are meeting the general and specific statutory duties. One way to do this, is to provide training for staff. Other underpinning legislation such as the Human Rights Act (1998)
Equality Act 2010
www.equalityhumanrights.comof the Equality Act 2010 and to act as a reference guide. This chapter is not designed to be a comprehensive summary of equality law. Instead advisors are encouraged to use this as a starting point to direct further reading. Advisors should bear in mind that clients may not initially present their problem as a discrimination case but