What is the purpose of an equal opportunities policy?
Displaying an equal opportunities policy shows commitment to equal opportunities within a workplace. It ensures that employees and managers are informed about equal opportunities and explains the consequences of non-compliance to the policy.
Who is responsible for equal opportunities within the workplace?
Those in senior positions such as business owners, chief executives and directors are responsible for the implementation, review and monitoring of the policy. Employers should also appoint a manager responsible for monitoring and implementing the policy on an everyday basis.
What are protected characteristics?
Everyone in the UK is protected by the Equality Act 2010. The Equality Act 2010 specifies 9 protected characteristics. These are:
Age
Sex
Race
Disability
Pregnancy
Marital Status
Sexual Orientation
Gender Reassignment
Religious Background
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Discriminating against workers and employees because of any of the nine characteristics is against the law. An employer will be jointly responsible for any acts of discrimination carried out by an employee unless they can show that they have done everything they could to prevent it.
Is there a legal requirement to train staff on equal opportunities?
It is highly recommended to train staff on equal opportunities, however, it is not a legal requirement. Managers responsible for recruitment or handling grievance and disciplinary matters are the most likely to be the subject of discrimination allegations, and therefore should be trained on equal opportunities.
How DynamIQ can help:
DynamIQ Safety can provide you with an Equality and Diversity Policy very quickly; we need a quick chat with you in order to work out how broad your policy needs to be and which protected characteristics are applicable within your business and therefore your commitment to Equal Opportunities.
We will then create and produce a policy for you and incorporate your logo onto this policy.
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