Equality and Human Rights Commission
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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: tinyurl.com/38y6knff
- We recently launched our first guide on using equality data for uniformed services in Great Britain. The guidance helps police, fire and armed forces improve data collection, tackle harassment and discrimination, and support recruitment/retention: tinyurl.com/bdvkvusw
- 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: tinyurl.com/yat3dm47
- Last year we published new research to help tackle persistent race inequalities in maternity and neonatal care. Our findings are useful for ICBs and health bodies, such as: - maternity and neonatal services - GP practices - regulators 👉https://tinyurl.com/bdhxdb4n
- 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: orlo.uk/2lxS4
- Some of our recommendations on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill were reflected in changes MSPs made at Stage 2. But we believe the Bill's provisions should be strengthened further, to ensure the rights of protected characteristic groups are upheld.
- As an A-status National Human Rights Institution, we provide independent, expert guidance to help protect your human rights, like our guidance for employers on how they can support disabled workers with hybrid working. Read our guidance here 👉 orlo.uk/CEBPz
- 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: orlo.uk/U5LZ2
- The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has extended its legal agreement with McDonald’s Restaurants Limited (@McDonaldsUK) to protect its staff from sexual harassment. Read our full statement here: orlo.uk/aHYsC
- We operate independently to protect and promote the human rights of everyone in Great Britain. We do this by encouraging compliance with the Human Rights Act and by challenging governments. Read more about our human rights work ⬇️ orlo.uk/QSS6f
- It's illegal to discriminate against someone because of a protected characteristic. The Equality Act safeguards nine characteristics, including religion or belief. That extends to not believing in any #religion. Find out more: orlo.uk/p178t
- The effort to ensure women enjoy human rights on an equal basis with men is ongoing. Since 1986, the UK has been working to meet its commitment to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). Find out more: orlo.uk/ydpQ2
- Discriminating against someone with a protected characteristic is illegal. The Equality Act safeguards nine characteristics, including race. Race can mean colour, nationality, citizenship, ethnic or national origins. Discover more 👉 orlo.uk/vD9hI
- The UK government's proposals in the Crime and Policing Bill will place further restrictions on the right to peaceful protest. Read our response to these proposals: orlo.uk/GYsru
- Being treated less favourably at work because you are married or in a civil partnership is discrimination. Discrimination can be direct or indirect, or a form of victimisation. Learn more about your rights under the equality act 👉 orlo.uk/YkFX3
- Pregnancy and maternity is one of the nine protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act. Our guidance outlines different types of pregnancy and maternity discrimination as well as your workplace rights. Read more here 👉 orlo.uk/hFYye
- The UK government's proposals in the Crime and Policing Bill will place further restrictions on the right to peaceful protest. Read our response to these proposals: orlo.uk/6Qzps
- It's illegal to discriminate against someone because of a protected characteristic. Disability is one of nine characteristics in the #EqualityAct. We've created a guide to disability discrimination. Discover more: orlo.uk/KJqLY
- Explore our newly updated Human Rights Tracker: orlo.uk/b6oKB It tracks how well the UK and Welsh governments are acting on human rights. Latest updates focus on the action, or inaction, taken to improve the rights of people from ethnic minority backgrounds.
- We have submitted evidence to the Transport Committee’s inquiry on the Railways Bill: orlo.uk/D13U8 As a priority of our strategic plan for 2025 to 2028, we are working to improve access to public transport for older and disabled people.
- Many disabled and older people face significant barriers to accessing key public services, such as public transport. Our new strategic plan includes action to address these barriers, so everyone can participate in society. Read our strategic plan here: orlo.uk/ZnWLE
- We enforce the Equality Act 2010 and have unique powers to investigate when the law isn’t followed. Sometimes we assist in significant legal cases and at other times we undertake pre-enforcement work. Find out more about our legal action here 👇 orlo.uk/A2OwF
- Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world. Our guide takes you through what human rights are and who they apply to. You'll also discover just how deep their roots go in British history. Check it out: orlo.uk/dRsda?
- This year we worked with all 42 ICB's in England to address; ✔️ Inappropriate detention of autistic people and people with a learning disability ✔️ Racial inequalities in maternity care ✔️ Digital exclusion in health services More orlo.uk/9js04 #EHRCAnnualReport
- Our #AI case studies show how local authorities are using artificial intelligence responsibly while protecting equality and human rights. From Camden's resident-led data charter to Hounslow's automated translation services. Read here: orlo.uk/thPnr #AIEquality
- The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has extended its legal agreement with McDonald’s Restaurants Limited (McDonald's) to protect its staff from sexual harassment. Read our full statement here: orlo.uk/62Brk
- As an A-status National Human Rights Institution, we provide independent, expert guidance to help protect your human rights, like our guidance for employers on how they can support disabled workers with hybrid working. Read our guidance here 👉 orlo.uk/D8oiD
- We hope you are enjoying the Christmas party season! If you are an employer you need to know about workplace Christmas parties and sexual harassment laws. We have made a three step guide to help you and your staff have a safer festive period : orlo.uk/HMvVi
- We have submitted evidence to the Transport Committee’s inquiry on the Railways Bill: orlo.uk/nqlUH As a priority of our strategic plan for 2025 to 2028, we are working to improve access to public transport for older and disabled people.
- 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 you support your employees in the workplace: orlo.uk/EG5pp
- Every child deserves to thrive in school. Discriminating against pupils because of their hair may have a negative effect on pupils’ mental health and wellbeing. Read our guidance on preventing hair discrimination in schools here: orlo.uk/HWpWa
- We hope you are enjoying the Christmas party season! If you are an employer you need to know about workplace Christmas parties and sexual harassment laws. We have made a three step guide to help you and your staff have a safer festive period : orlo.uk/7qgxN
- We have published a report assessing the UK government’s implementation of the 2022 UN Universal Periodic Review (UPR) recommendations: orlo.uk/UmWZU #HumanRightsDay
- We have called on the Ministry of Justice to improve understanding of the impacts of synthetic pepper spray before rollout in young offender institutions. We will intervene in a judicial review to clarify the MoJ’s obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty: orlo.uk/FkXlV
- Earlier this year we published new research to help tackle persistent race inequalities in maternity and neonatal care. Our findings are useful for ICBs and health bodies, such as - maternity and neonatal services - GP practices - regulators 🔗 orlo.uk/qwjIY
- We recently launched our first guide on using equality data for uniformed services in Great Britain. The guidance helps police, fire and armed forces improve data collection, tackle harassment and discrimination, and support recruitment/retention: orlo.uk/RypxG
- We recently signed a legally-binding action plan with @WelshGovernment after identifying failures to comply with equality law including breaches of the Public Sector Equality Duty. They have committed to corrective action and we will monitor progress to 2027 orlo.uk/jRIV1
- We're pleased the ORR now requires rail operators to determine redress claims case-by-case when booked passenger assistance fails. Our response to their consultation highlighted the need to protect rights and equal access for older and disabled people: orlo.uk/arUyF
- Explore our newly updated Human Rights Tracker: orlo.uk/QXOKA It tracks how well the UK and Welsh governments are acting on human rights. Latest updates focus on the action, or inaction, taken to improve the rights of people from ethnic minority backgrounds.
- The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has extended its legal agreement with McDonald’s Restaurants Limited (McDonald's) to protect its staff from sexual harassment. Read our full statement here: orlo.uk/7UPGU
- We welcome Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson, who has today begun her four-year term as Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission. “I am honoured to begin my role as Chair at such a critical time for equality and human rights in Britain.” Read more: orlo.uk/dV2Xg
- Our #AI case studies show how local authorities are using artificial intelligence responsibly while protecting equality and human rights. From Camden's resident-led data charter to Hounslow's automated translation services. Read here: orlo.uk/DqyNP #AIEquality
- Our public sector equality duty (PSED) and data protection guidance will help ensure public sector organisations in Britain embed equality considerations before they make the decision to commission and/or use AI and other digital technologies. 👉 orlo.uk/HjXKZ
- We’ve reached 100% reporting of gender pay gap data for 2024-25. Reporting this data is a vital step in tackling pay inequality and discrimination. Employers are encouraged to use it pro-actively to make workplaces fairer. Read more: orlo.uk/kwDs0 #GenderPayGap
- Employers must ensure their employees do not face sexual harassment in the workplace. We've produced technical guidance detailing what sexual harassment in the workplace is and how it can be spotted, tackled and prevented. Discover more here: orlo.uk/0x2NK
