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The Equality Act 2010: Putting It Into Practice

carolinejones — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:05:39 +0000

We also deliver to your on-site teams. Cost is from £75 per person.

Why attend

All employers and their staff need to know how to put into practice the significant changes required by the Equality Act 2010.

The main provisions of the Equality Act 2010 are in force from this October, with more to follow over the next two years. The new Act streamlines equality law; increases protection from discrimination; and introduces new duties and concepts. It replaces nine major acts of parliament including the Race Relations Act 1976, Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and Disability Discrimination Act 1995, and over 100 other smaller statutes.

What will I learn?

“We know what we’re supposed to do but how do we do it?”

This course answers the question we are asked most frequently. We don’t just tell you about the changes to equality law. We teach you how to put the law into practice. Our expertise develops your knowledge and confidence, resulting in improved performance and significant results that lead to fairer society.

About us

EDHR Solutions is run by renowned equality, diversity and human rights practitioners, Linda Bellos and Caroline Jones. Both practitioners have spent decades supporting the UK’s public, private and not-for-profit sectors to understand equality law and put it into practice. They are also Board members of the Institute of Equality and Diversity Practitioners. In 2006, Linda was awarded an OBE for her services to diversity.

Who should attend?

This course is relevant to Councillors, Board members, equality and diversity practitioners, HR professionals, managers, staff groups, trades unions and volunteers who work to deliver equality and human rights outcomes.

Click here to download a full course programme including a booking form.

The Equality Act 2010: Putting It Into Practice

carolinejones — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:05:22 +0000

Equality Act 2010: Putting it into practice

lindabellos — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:51:42 +0000

Equality law has changed significantly. Our training courses on the Equality Act 2010 answer the question we are asked most often, “We know what we’re supposed to do but how do we do it?”

We don’t just tell you about the changes to equality law. We teach you how to put the law into practice. Our expertise develops your knowledge and confidence, resulting in improved performance and significant results that lead to fairer society.

We are experts in delivering flexible training approaches that suit every organisation. We offer face-to-face training courses, masterclasses and briefing sessions, online learning and blended learning modules.

Our training services suit people who operate at every level in your organisation including senior executives and board members, managers, staff, contractors and other partners.

To find out more

If you would like to find out more or need a quote, please call me on 0845 260 0028 or 01603 615108 or contact me via our web form.

Human Rights – The bedrock of UK equality law

carolinejones — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:49:53 +0000

Human rights are the bedrock of all UK equality law. Yet, even though human rights protect every person across the globe, most people have no idea about their rights. In the UK, the Human Rights Act 1998 regulates the relationship between individuals and public authorities, protecting everyone by making sure all authorities use their powers responsibly. The Equality and Human Rights Commission has produced excellent information and learning material on the Human Rights Act 1998. To find out how much you know about your human rights, [click here] to take a virtual walk down Dignity Drive.

The Equality Act – We’ve got you covered

Newsfeed — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 11:31:48 +0000

The new Equality Act comes into force in October 2010. We are all set to train all of your staff or contractors to make sure everyone is ready for action.

Our online learning and face-to-face training embrace all of the legislative changes, providing your organisation with a solid foundation of knowledge and expertise, helping you deliver excellent equality and diversity results.

Our short online course on the Equality Act provides core knowledge that equips everyone to deliver equality outcomes. A manager’s version is available from early May, reducing the risk of expensive and embarrassing Employment Tribunal and other court cases.

Our face-to-face learning on the Act is delivered across England, Wales and Scotland. It comes in full-day or half-day format for up to 20 staff.

For further information or to request a quote, please call us on 01953 60 60 65/0845 260 0028 or contact us via our web form.

Black History Month at University of Sussex

carolinejones — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:26:33 +0000

University of Sussex and their Students Union hosted a series of events celebrating the culture, history and achievements of black and ethnic minority communities. Events included film screenings, lectures, a book club and a number of high profile external speakers.

Headlining the event was our very own Linda Bellos. You can hear her speaking via this link

To view the original article on the University of Sussex website please click here

Queen’s speech 2009: equality bill – Harmonises and extends existing discrimination law

Newsfeed — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:27:34 +0000

18 November 2009

This bill is being carried over from the last session and is now due for its report stage. The bill will harmonise and in some cases extend existing discrimination law covering the “protected characteristics” of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. Discrimination protection will be extended to membership and benefits for private clubs and associations, for example.

The bill also includes provision to create a public sector duty to promote equality in public policy and decision-making, and will require employers to review gender pay differences within their organisations and publish the results.

Source: The Guardian

[Click here to read the full article on the Guardian website]

Gender pay gap narrows but still ‘unacceptably high’

Newsfeed — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:27:06 +0000

12 November 2009

• Gap between men and women’s pay narrowest on record
• Private sector pay falling even further behind public sector pay

The pay gap between men and women in full-time work has shrunk to its narrowest on record, official data showed yesterday, but the gap between private and public-sector workers has grown to a record high.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said men working full-time this year earn a median hourly rate of £12.97, compared with £11.39 for women. That gives a gap of 12.2% compared with 12.6% last year. The new figure is the lowest on record and has fallen from about 17% a decade ago. The narrowing has been caused by female hourly earnings rising faster than those of men.

Source: The Guardian

[Click here to read the full article on the Guardian website]

Commission launches strategy to protect and promote respect for human rights

Newsfeed — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:25:52 +0000

10 November 2009

The Commission today sets out its plan to preserve the rights in the Human Rights Act and to protect and promote respect for human rights principles.

One of the core principles in the Commission’s three-year strategy is for any future legislative developments, such as a proposed Bill of Rights, to have the rights and remedies of the Human Rights Act at their heart, so that the protection it provides is retained.

Source: Equality and Human Rights Commission

[read more on the EHRC website]

The disability paradox

Newsfeed — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:23:48 +0000

7 November 2009

Disabled people face increasing financial and discriminatory pressures, yet many report that life has got better

Despite nearly 15 years of new legislation, the results of a new survey reveal that disabled people in the UK are facing rising levels of poverty and discrimination. Yet many disabled people believe things are getting better. What explains the contradiction?

Disabled people are twice as likely to live in poverty as non-disabled people. Leonard Cheshire Disability’s report Disability Review 2009, published this week, shows that the economic picture for disabled people has deteriorated over the past three years. Almost half (42%) of respondents were struggling to live on their present income, a rise of nearly 10% since 2007. Discrimination at work had been experienced by 52%, another 10% increase, and 9% stated they had been the victim of hate crime.

Source: The Guardian

[Click here to read the full article on the Guardian website]