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Care agency investigated over pre-employment health questions

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.

Terms of use

Last updated: 09 Jun 2021

These terms tell you the rules for using our website. By using our site, you confirm that you accept these terms and agree to comply with them.

Last updated: 20 Jun 2019

Briefing on the Sustainable Development Goals

First Published: 27 Jun 2019

This briefing highlights some of our concerns about the government's current approach to Sustainable Development Goal implementation.

Last updated: 27 Jun 2019

Freedom of speech in education: the foundation of an effective society

Published: 05 Jul 2019

David Isaac speaking at the launch event for the Theos report ‘Faith and belief on campus: division and cohesion'.

Office for Tackling Injustices: our response

Published: 12 Jul 2019

Our Chair, David Isaac, responds to Theresa May's plans to set up an Office for Tackling Injustices.

Expenditure report: June 2019

Last updated: 19 May 2021

Commission spending from 1 to 30 June 2019.

Annual report and accounts: 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019

First Published: 24 Jul 2019

Equality and Human Rights Commission annual report and accounts for 2018 to 2019.

Our statements to the UN Human Rights Council

Last updated: 19 Nov 2019

Our statements to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva to influence the UK government on human rights issues.

Formal investigations lead to 100% compliance on gender pay gap reporting

Published: 14 Aug 2019

Over 10,500 organisations in Britain with 250 or more employees have reported their gender pay gap for 2019, following successful enforcement action against late reporters by the Equality and Human Rights Commission.

Gender pay gap reporting: no excuses

Published: 14 Aug 2019

Rebecca Hilsenrath talks about the action we've taken on enforcing gender pay gap reporting and tips to help businesses provide the correct information ahead of the deadline.

Ministry of Justice to give prisoners greater protection during rollout of PAVA spray

Published: 20 Aug 2019

People with mental health conditions and learning disabilities will be better protected from the misuse of chemical restraint in prison following a legal challenge funded by the Equality and Human Rights Commission.

Expenditure report: July 2019

Last updated: 19 Nov 2019

Commission spending from 1 to 31 July 2019.

School forced to reinstate and apologise for discrimination of disabled pupil

Published: 04 Sep 2019

Ashdown House School has been forced to apologise and reinstate a pupil for unlawful exclusion.

Our publication scheme

Last updated: 13 Jan 2022

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) gives the public the right of access to information held by public authorities and requires public authorities to make this information available. The intention of the Act is to increase visibility into the work of public bodies.

Gypsy and Traveller sites: the revised planning definition’s impact on assessing accommodation needs

First Published: 13 Sep 2019

This report assesses the impact of the revised definition of ‘Gypsies’ and 'Travellers’ in the Planning Policy for Traveller Sites 2015.

Expenditure report: August 2019

Last updated: 19 May 2021

Commission spending from 1 to 31 August 2019.

Briefing on the Universal Periodic Review: a mid-term update

First Published: 20 Sep 2019

Our concerns about the UK government’s approach to the Universal Periodic Review (a process to review human rights).

Inquiry into FTSE 350 board appointments

Our inquiry into the recruitment and appointment practices of the top 350 listed companies at board level in the context of equality law.