2 July 2014 at 06:07 PM You probably know that employees now have new legal rights to request flexible working. But are you fully prepared for the changes? For example, are your managers aware of how to avoid discrimination claims, and are you aware of practical implications from case law?
Discrimination, Employment 2 July 2014 at 06:04 PM Do you know why you should not deny training or promotion to staff on maternity leave? Are you aware of two recent cases brought by employees who were pregnant or who were taking maternity leave? Did you know that half of all mothers will not take full maternity leave because they are scared of losing their jobs?
Discrimination, Maternity, Pregnancy 29 May 2014 at 08:36 AM Do you know how to avoid all the different types of unlawful discrimination in these situations? Have you assessed the impact of your plans or decisions in terms of equality and diversity? Are you aware of guidance by the Equality and Human Rights Commission that might help you to understand your legal obligations as an employer?
Discrimination, Employment, Legal duties 25 April 2014 at 02:12 PM If your staff (teaching or support) heard offensive language in a corridor or classroom, would they tackle? For example, students casually using the word ‘gay’ to mean useless or rubbish, or students using the word ‘chav’, as a means of abuse?
25 March 2014 at 10:01 AM Same –sex marriage finally becomes legal on March 29. Although there is still much to do, sexual orientation equality has made great strides in the last 20 years in the UK. But this is not the case in many other countries. Do your staff and students know, for example, that in five countries in the world, gay people still face the death penalty? May 17 is Idaho day - international Day against homophobia and transphobia. What are you doing to raise awareness and take a stand against homophobia and transphobia?
