CRE's revised code on racial equality is introduced
The Commission for Racial Equality's revised Code of Practice on racial equality in employment is effective from 6 April 2006.
The code provides recommendations and guidance on avoiding racial discrimination and harassment in employment and outlines employers' legal obligations under the Race Relations Act 1976.
It has been updated to reflect changes to legislation and the body of case law that has built up since the Act came into force. Employment tribunals will take its recommendations into account as evidence in any legal proceedings brought under the Act on or after 6 April 2006.
A new statutory code of practice on racial equality in employment Read the full text of the new Code on the Commission for Racial Equality website.
Also
Slow progress
on tackling racism Legislation to deal with racism in the
workplace has led to a plethora of policies, but with limited effect, acording
to research.
Positive race
duties need to be extended to private sector Positive race
duties that apply to the public sector need to be extended to private sector,
says a report from the TUC.
Race report The Commission for Racial Equality received 556 applications for legal assistance in 2004, a decrease of 38% from 2003.
Ethnic job gap 'will take years to close' The ethnic minority employment gap will take 46 years to close if current trends continue, says a new TUC report.
Racial discrimination: the basics HR & Compliance Centre's employment law reference manual has guidance on racial discrimination.
How to comply with the law on racial discrimination From the HR & Compliance Centre How to service explaining how employers can comply with the law on racial discrimination.
Racial discrimination: the case law HR & Compliance Centre's case law reports service provides a round up of what the courts have said about racial discrimination.
