ACAS updates guidance on promoting equality

ACAS has updated its practical guidance on how to tackle discrimination and promote equality in the workplace.

It includes information on how to: set up an equality policy; give employees equality training; avoid discrimination in recruitment; monitor the workforce; counter bullying and harassment; and adopt flexible working practices.

  • Tackling discrimination and promoting equality - good practice guide for employers   Read the guidance in full on the ACAS website.

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