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Legislation
One of the main objectives of the Equality Act 2010 which came into force on 1 October 2010 is "to deliver a simple, modern and accessible framework of discrimination law which protects individuals from unfair treatment and promotes a fair and more equal society."
Equality Act 2010
Full text of the Act as enacted and revised, with explanatory notes.
Guidance, publications and research
Equalities Act 2010 (Equalities Office)
Information from the Equalities Office on the new equalities legislation introduced in 2010 including latest news, guidance, codes of practice and an overview of provisions already in force and to come into force at a later date.
Equality and diversity (Business Link)
This guide from Business Link provides further information on different forms of discrimination in the workplace, refers to employers' legal duties and provides good practice.
Discrimination at work (DirectGov)
More information and guidance on employee protection against discrimination in all aspects of employment.
New Equality Act guidance (EHRC)
Guidance and good practice from the Equality and Human Rights Commission, including information for employers, workers and providers of services.
Equality (ACAS)
Guidance and a range of practical resources on the Equality Act 2010 from the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service.
Diversity and equality (CIPD)
Good practice and guidance on diversity and equality including factsheets, survey reports, research, books and courses from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
Employment Tribunals Service
Comprehensive website providing guidance and forms and links to relevant legislation.
Industrial Cases Reports Express (ICLR)
Free case summaries involving employment law, discrimination and other subjects.
UK Equality and Diversity Forum (EDF)
A network of national organisations committed to promoting equality and the elimination of any form of discrimination. The website provides information and resources 'about all aspects of equality and human rights, providing its users with the information, expertise and understanding they need to tackle discrimination'.
Sex and power (EHRC)
Survey from the UK Equality and Human Rights Commission on women in positions of power and influence. You can access the 2011 survey and results from previous years.
Inquiry into sex discrimination in the finance sector (EHRC)
Research report from the UK Equality and Human Rights Commission published in March 2009. The study surveys the pay, policies and practices of organisations within the financial services sector.
Global diversity and inclusion: Perceptions, practices and attitudes (PDF 7.2mb/68 pages)
Results of a 2008 study by the Economist Intelligence Unit on behalf of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The study is based on interviews with more than 500 senior executives and aims to 'provide a deeper understanding of diversity and inclusion issues on a global scale, and to offer insights into diversity and inclusion best practices worldwide.' It also looks at the diversity readiness of 47 countries by compiling a Global Diversity Readiness Index.
See also
We also maintain separate web pages on age discrimination, disability discrimination and employment tribunals.
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