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EHRC

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EHRC

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We’re here to stand up for freedom, compassion and justice in our changing times.

Great Britain

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Joined November 2008

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The Worker Protection Act came into force in October 2024 Employers have a legal duty to protect their employees and prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Our technical guidance will help employers understand their legal responsibilities: ow.ly/S65v50Zjk92
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Research found two thirds of working women between the ages of 40 and 60 with experience of menopausal symptoms said they have had a mostly negative impact on them at work. Read our guidance for employers to help support employees in the workplace: ow.ly/29Om50YGr2p
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Jun 30
Public bodies in England must understand how their policies impact people with protected characteristics. Our 10-step guide helps you consider equality in a structured and proportionate way, and meet your legal duties under the Equality Act. Read here: ow.ly/Q5hN50ZigrO
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Jun 29
We have the power to advise government on any matter related to equality, diversity and human rights. Our parliamentary briefings and responses to government consultations are on this page: lnkd.in/es4azMnX
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Jun 26
Are you involved in public sector planning and delivery of transport? Do you know your responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010? Our new guiding principles help local authorities and operators implement accessible public transport for everyone: ow.ly/nTcH50ZgW5E
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Jun 25
Low harassment reporting rates doesn't always equal a healthy workplace. Silence is often a sign of fear, not absence of harm. We've published new, practical and evidence-based research on what actually works to tackle workplace harassment. Read it here: ow.ly/i88q50ZgMVV
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Jun 25
Last week we published updated technical guidance that explains schools’ legal obligations not to discriminate against, harass or victimise pupils, as set out in chapter 1 of Part 6 of the Equality Act 2010. We are running a consultation on this guidance: ow.ly/KwZg50ZgiWH
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Jun 24
Protecting and promoting the human rights of disabled people is at the heart of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Adopted in 2006, the UK has been following the convention since 2009. Read more about it : ow.ly/hGkE50ZffoN
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Jun 23
🚨 Are you an employer? Under equality law, you must take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of your staff. Our 8-step guide is a useful tool to help you take positive action to prevent and deal with sexual harassment at work. The guide 👉 ow.ly/CCXz50YLbio
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Jun 22
The Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) places a legal obligation on public authorities to consider equality and good relations in their day-to-day activities. Find out more: ow.ly/k0Qx50ZcOXx
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Jun 19
We intervened in this judicial review to assist the Court of Session on the interpretation of the Equality Act 2010 and its interaction with human rights law. Read: equalityhumanrights.com/news/news/ehrc…
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Jun 19
Judge rules Scottish guidance for housing trans prisoners is unlawful bbc.in/4oCay8p
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Jun 19
Many disabled and older people face significant barriers to accessing key public services, such as public transport. Our strategic plan includes action to address these barriers, so everyone can participate in society. Read our strategic plan here: ow.ly/Na2I50ZcIAX
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Jun 18
We've submitted our independent report to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, assessing UK government progress on its commitments to eliminate racial discrimination across three key areas. Read it here: ow.ly/3fmA50ZcORv
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