The Equality Act 2010: A guide for local authority employers

The seminar will cover:

An introduction to the Act: its background and the aims
The top 5 changes
The protected characteristics: any changes?
Unlawful conduct under the Act: direct and indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation
- Associate and perceived discrimination, the extension of third party harassment, dual (combined) discrimination
Positive action: the general power and recruitment and promotion
Disability discrimination: including pre-employment health questionnaires
Equal pay: changes to employers’ defences, more transparency?
Equalities in the public sector:
- The workforce equality reporting duties, the socio-economic duty, the single equality duty, equality impact assessments
5 steps to compliance: what should local authorities do?

Local Authority Members - £95
Associate Members - £125
Non-members - £ 140
(all prices subject to VAT)

Either complete the booking form and return via email to Bridget Redwood (bridget.redwood@emcouncils.gov.uk) or Lisa Bushell (Lisa.Bushell@emcouncils.gov.uk)

Or book online (this will require a PO number)

Upcoming Dates for this event