Equality: overview

This section covers both equal opportunities legislation and best practice around diversity and equality.

Click on the headings below to read more information about each subject.

Further information on the Equality Act 2010 is available here.

Further information on equality

Access to Medical Reports Act 1988

Basic information on requesting medical information from employees.

Asylum and Immigration Act 1996

The Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 states that it is a criminal offence for an employer to employ someone who does not have permission to live or work in the United Kingdom.

Creating an equal opportunities policy

Step-by-step guide to creating an effective policy.

Equal Opportunities Law

Overview of the legal requirements governing equal opportunities

Equality: overview

This section covers both equal opportunities legislation and best practice around diversity and equality.

Example equal opportunities policy statement

Two examples of equal opportunities policies.

Making Diversity Happen - A Case Study

Diversity case study from Suffolk Association of Voluntary Organisations

Making Diversity Happen - A Checklist

Simple to follow checklist to help you achieve a diverse workforce.

Making Diversity Happen - Defining Diversity

Straightforward definition of diversity, taken from the publication Making Diversity Happen

Managing diversity

Information on how to best manage diversity in your organisation

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

When does an employee legally have to state if they are a former offender?

What is diversity?

A brief explanation of diversity and tokenism

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