Equality & Diversity

Is Endometriosis a Disability?

Is endometriosis a disability? What support can you offer employees with the condition? Find out how to help them in our blog.

What is the Purpose of the Equality Act?

In the guide, we'll look at what the Equality Act is, what the law covers, and how to comply with your legal obligations.

What is the Disability Confident Scheme?

In this guide, we'll look at what a disability confident scheme is, what the law covers, and how to conduct the best scheme for your disabled staff.

What Are the Benefits of Equal Opportunities in Workplaces?

In this guide, we’ll explain what equal opportunities are, the benefits of a diverse work environment, and how to promote inclusivity in your workplace.

What is the Importance of Equal Pay?

In this guide, we'll look at what equal pay means, what the law covers, and how to provide fair and lawful wages to your staff.

What is the Importance of Freedom of Speech at Work?

What are your rights to freedom of speech at work? What are your staff members' rights? In this guide, we explain where your business can stand on freedom of speech.

A word from our founder: Inclusivity is key to festivity

During the festive season, businesses may be busy planning big social events to wrap up the year. But before you get too underway, don’t forget to keep inclusivity at the heart of your plans…

Define wellbeing to help employers, say researchers

A new study finds that a lack of legal definition for wellbeing is hindering efforts to support workers suffering from mental ill-health.

HR leader told that they have an EDI blindspot

A report prepared by the former head of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) suggests that there is a gap between what HR leaders think is working and what employees are saying when it comes to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI).

The Next step in equal pay

With the government’s proposed workplace reforms looking to improve equal pay enforcement, many businesses are under pressure to take action on unlawful pay disparity. Here we look at how the tribunal claim against retailer Next could also encourage companies to reflect on pay gaps.

EHRC guidance on how to consider equality in policy making

A guide for public authorities and organisations delivering a public function in England has been issued by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) in the form of a 10-step guide on How to Consider Equality in Policy Making

General Election 2024: political parties urged to give older workers equal opportunities

According to new analysis by the Centre for Ageing Better (CAB), the next government could boost the economy by as much as £9 billion a year if it gave older workers a fairer deal in the labour market.

This employment law guide explores the basics of the Gender Pay Gap and offers guidance on how to avoid common pitfalls...

This employment law guide explores the basics of diversity in the workplace and offers guidance on how to avoid common pitfalls.