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Articles tagged with: Equality
Social affairs
By Equality and Human Rights Commission
DWP enters legal agreement to improve services for deaf customers
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has entered a legally binding agreement with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to improve support for deaf customers accessing its services by telephone.
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Home affairs
By Equality and Human Rights Commission
New research reveals positive attitudes towards transgender people
A majority of the public view transphobia as wrong and believe they are not personally prejudiced towards transgender people, according to the latest figures from a survey commissioned by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
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Home affairs
By Equality and Human Rights Commission
Sainsbury’s agrees to legally binding agreement with equality watchdog
Leading supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has signed a legally binding document with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) after being found liable for sexual harassment against a member of staff.
Home affairs
By Equality and Human Rights Commission
Home Office actions affecting the Windrush generation under review by equality body
Legal action is to be taken by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to review how the Home Office complied with equality law when implementing the ‘hostile environment’ immigration measures that had such a serious and damaging effect on many members of the group known as the Windrush generation and their descendants.
Coronavirus
By Equality and Human Rights Commission
EHRC inquiry into the impact of coronavirus on ethnic minorities
A statutory inquiry to identify actions to address racial inequalities highlighted by the coronavirus pandemic will be carried out by the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
We’ve come a long way in the last 50 years on gender pay inequality, but there is still plenty of work to do
Coronavirus
By Laura Farris MP
We’ve come a long way in the last 50 years on gender pay inequality, but there is still plenty of work to do
On the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act, women’s wages are still on average 82% that of men across all settings and women in full-time employment earn around 9% less.
On the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act, women across the UK face barriers at every stage of their lives
Coronavirus
By Baroness Berridge
On the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act, women across the UK face barriers at every stage of their lives
We want everyone to have the opportunity and freedom to pursue their aspirations as we seek to level up all four corners of the UK
Coronavirus
By Equality and Human Rights Commission
Equality body calls on retailers to do more for disabled customers during corona crisis
The retail sector is being told to take swift action to ensure that disabled people are not left unable to shop for food and essentials during the coronavirus crisis.
Coronavirus
By Equality and Human Rights Commission
Employers face raft of disability discrimination claims amid Covid-19 crisis
Employers may face a raft of discrimination claims if they unfairly treat disabled or pregnant members of staff during, or as a result of, the coronavirus crisis, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has said.
After lockdown, it is crucial we don't abandon our newfound concern for each other Partner content
Coronavirus
By Equality and Human Rights Commission
After lockdown, it is crucial we don't abandon our newfound concern for each other
The coronavirus response must protect the most vulnerable in society for the long-term.
Coronavirus
By Equality and Human Rights Commission
EHRC response to ONS data on coronavirus and the social impacts on disabled people
Equality and Human Rights Commission Chief Executive, Rebecca Hilsenrath, responds to the ONS data on the impact of coronavirus on disabled people.
Coronavirus
By Equality and Human Rights Commission
EHRC response to OBR forecast
If the OBR forecasts are correct, the difficult economic decisions that will need to be taken must seek to ensure that existing inequalities are not exacerbated and cemented into our economy for the future.
The UK needs a SheDecides Champion to safeguard women and girls around the world
Foreign affairs
By Baroness Sheehan
The UK needs a SheDecides Champion to safeguard women and girls around the world
Appointing global champions with a voice in Government is crucial to the success of the movement, writes Baroness Sheehan.
Home affairs
By Equality and Human Rights Commission
EHRC respond to the Windrush review
David Isaac, Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, has responded to the Windrush Review.