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The use of confidentiality agreements in discrimination cases

First Published: 17 Oct 2019

This guidance gives a clear explanation of the law in relation to confidentiality agreements, describing best practice and explaining when they would be unlawful.

Calling time on NDAs in discrimination cases

Published: 17 Oct 2019

The equalities body is calling time on confidentiality agreements in the workplace.

New guidance calls for employers to step up and protect staff from harassment

Published: 14 Jan 2020

In a letter to leading employers and industry groups the Equality and Human Rights Commission has reminded executives their employees must come to work knowing they will be safe and protected from discrimination, victimisation and harassment of any kind.

Commission welcomes UN focus on access to justice and social security reform

Published: 29 Jun 2016

Reforms to the legal aid system, the introduction of employment tribunal fees and changes to the social security system have all been highlighted as major human rights concern

Commission comments on latest gender pay gap report

Published: 23 Aug 2016

Commission comments on Women and Equalities Committee Report

Published: 31 Aug 2016

Deputy Chair Caroline Waters comments on the Government Women and Equalities Committee recommendations to improve access to justice

Understanding the Legal Definitions of Discrimination and Unlawful Behaviour in the Equality Act 2010: Guidance for Small Business

First Published: 22 Mar 2013

This guide gives a brief overview of the legal definitions and types of discrimination and unlawful behaviour set out in the Equality Act 2010.

Discriminatory and unlawful dress codes for women at work 'simply wrong'

Published: 25 Jan 2017

Commission responds to the dress codes for women at work report from the Petitions and Women and Equality Committees.

Sexist dress codes at work: what you can do

Last updated: 25 Nov 2019

Guidance on dress codes at work and how to avoid sex discrimination.

Welcome progress on access to justice

Published: 26 Jul 2017

Supreme Court judgment is a positive step for access to justice, but

Time limits for discrimination claims

Last updated: 17 Feb 2020

If you think you have been discriminated against you should act quickly, as there are time limits for lodging a claim with an employment tribunal or court.

Reasons to be cheerful on International Women's Day

Published: 08 Mar 2018

Our role in tackling gender inequality – and reasons to be cheerful on International Women’s Day.