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News
Published: 20 Jun 2019
We have launched an investigation into the care agency Elite CarePlus Ltd, after receiving evidence that it was asking pre-employment health questions during its recruitment and registration process.
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publication download
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.
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News
Published: 17 Oct 2019
The equalities body is calling time on confidentiality agreements in the workplace.
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News
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.
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Advice and Guidance
Last updated: 25 Nov 2019
Guidance on dress codes at work and how to avoid sex discrimination.
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News
Published: 28 Feb 2017
David Isaac comments on Baroness McGregor-Smith's review into the progression of black and minority ethnic talent in the workplace.
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Action We've Taken
Last updated: 28 Feb 2017
The Commission's response to 'Improving lives: The Work, Health and Disability Green Paper' from the Department for Work and Pension and the Department of Health.
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News
Published: 15 Mar 2017
Equality and Human Rights Commission Chief Executive Rebecca Hilsenrath comments on a ruling from the Court of Justice of the European Union which found that employers could ban staff from wearing visible religious symbols, but must have a relevant policy in place before doing so.
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Action We've Taken
Last updated: 20 Mar 2017
The Commission's response to the review of the introduction of fees in employment tribunals.
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Blog
Published: 26 Jul 2017
Supreme Court judgment is a positive step for access to justice, but
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Advice and Guidance
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.
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Advice and Guidance
Last updated: 21 Nov 2019
What are pre-employment health questions and how do you report them?
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Blog
Published: 08 Mar 2018
Our role in tackling gender inequality – and reasons to be cheerful on International Women’s Day.
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Last updated: 06 Sep 2017
Our Legal Support Scheme provides funding and legal assistance to help people who have experienced discrimination to pursue their claims and access justice.
