Prevent discrimination and value diversity

Introduction

Guide

Equality legislation sets out the grounds for unlawful discrimination, helps employers understand how to recruit and treat their staff fairly, and promotes diversity in the workplace.

Unlawful discrimination discredits you as a business and can be very costly should an individual succeed in an unlawful discrimination claim against you at an industrial tribunal.

This guide tells you what you must know about equality legislation. It also outlines how you can monitor and promote diversity in the workplace.

  • Equality Commission Employer Helpline
    028 90 500 600
  • LRA Workplace Information Service
    03300 555 300
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  • Equality Commission