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Equality, diversity and human rights

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  • Date:
    17 July 2026
    Type:
    Podcasts and webinars

    Upcoming webinar: Employment Rights Act 2025 - a recap

    In this webinar on 12 August at 11am, we focus on the changes HR needs to act on now. We bring together insights from three leading experts to revisit the most important developments and their practical implications for employers.

  • Type:
    Legal timetable

    Liability for third-party harassment and duty to take all reasonable steps

    Updated to confirm that employer liability for third-party harassment, and the duty to take all reasonable steps, are expected to come into effect on 30 October 2026, according to the Government's updated timeline. 

  • Type:
    Policies and procedures

    Transgender and non-binary equality policy

    What is the latest on the EHRC's updated statutory code of practice for services, public functions and associations? The code has been approved and takes effect on 5 August 2026. Although this code does not cover employment, its contents provide a useful pointer for employers on the best approach to toilets and changing facilities for transgender staff. The Toilets and facilities section of this policy has been updated based on examples given in the updated code.

  • Type:
    Letters and forms

    Supporting employee who is transitioning action plan

    What is the latest on the EHRC's updated statutory code of practice for services, public functions and associations? The code has been approved and takes effect on 5 August 2026. Although this code does not cover employment, its contents provide a useful pointer for employers on the best approach to toilets and changing facilities for transgender staff.

  • Type:
    Employment law guide

    Equal pay: scope of protection

    Significant changes to equal pay and pay transparency are afoot, with the Government's wide-ranging equal pay consultation proposing sweeping changes in both areas. There is much for HR to debate in the consultation, which includes a plan to require employers to give salary information in job adverts or before interview. The consultation runs until 27 October 2026, so there is plenty of time to have your say.

  • Date:
    15 July 2026
    Type:
    Commentary and insights

    Reintegration after incarceration: Challenging the workplace stigma against ex-offenders

    If you were sent to prison, would you know how to rebuild your life? Would you be able to trust in an inclusive, fair and progressive employment system? Georgie Williams considers the first steps employers can take to open their doors to formerly incarcerated workers and be part of the DEI movement towards post-carceral reintegration.

  • Date:
    15 July 2026
    Type:
    News

    Consultation launched on equal pay reform

    The government has launched a 15-week consultation to gather views on its next steps around equal pay reform. In particular, the Office for Equality and Opportunity (OEO) has said it is seeking views on the Government's approach to make the right to equal pay more effective for ethnic minority and disabled people.

  • Type:
    Employment law guide

    Discrimination law: protected characteristic - sexual orientation

    This guide explains sexual orientation as a protected characteristic, the ninth of nine characteristics that are protected from unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

  • Type:
    Employment law guide

    Discrimination law: protected characteristic - sex

    This guide explains sex as a protected characteristic, the eighth of nine characteristics that are protected from unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

  • Type:
    Employment law guide

    Discrimination law: protected characteristic - religion or belief

    This guide explains religion or belief as a protected characteristic, the seventh of nine characteristics that are protected from unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

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