The Equalities Act

This 10 minute video briefing explains the key provisions of the Equality Act and offers good practical guidance on working effectively with the legislation.

Briefing description

The Equality Act legally protects people from harassment, victimisation and discrimination in the workplace and in wider society on the grounds of certain ‘protected characteristics’.

These are: age, race, disability, religion or belief, gender, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and sexual orientation.

Using a combination of drama and commentary from leading psychologists and equality and diversity experts, this briefing looks at the key provisions of the Act and how organisations can use their legal obligations as a springboard to create truly inclusive working environments, enable staff to achieve their potential and to deliver excellent service to customers.

Learning outcomes

This briefing will give employees of all types but especially managers a better understanding of:

• the key provisions of the Equality Act and the 9 protected characteristics
• what constitutes bullying, harassment and victimisation in law
• how our unconscious bias can affect the decisions we make about people
• what organisations need to do to address inappropriate or offensive behaviour in the workplace
• the business benefits of a diverse and inclusive working environment.

Course experts

Experts who have contributed to the creation of this learning resource include

• Professor Binna Kandola OBE, Senior Partner and co-founder, Pearn KandolaDr Nic Sale (Hammarling), Head of Diversity, Pearn Kandola
• Anna Rentoul – Managing Associate, Simmons & Simmons
• Gordon Tinline – Business Psychologist
• Nicola Dandridge – Head of Equality, Thompsons Solicitors
• Mohammed Aziz – Director, FaithWise Ltd
• Katherine Cowan – Katherine Cowan Research & Consultancy
• Sarah Churchman – Director of Diversity, PwC
• Anna Rentoul – Managing Associate, Simmons & Simmons
• Michelle Deeks – Consultant, Pearn Kandola
• Rajinder Kaur Mann – Director, Black Leadership Initiative and Professional Development, NBP
• Anne Hayfield – Independent Trainer and Consultant

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