Equalities
Aim
To update participants’ knowledge of modern Equalities legislation and its implications for employment and customer services/approaches
Target audience
People aspiring to supervisory or managerial roles or anyone interested in learning about equalities legislation in the workplace
Learning Objectives:
- Develop a broad understanding of modern equalities legislation
- Understand the implications of this legislation on employment
- Explore issues surrounding customer services and performance within the context of illegal discrimination
Duration
One day
Outline content
- Achieving effective performance without fear of offence
- European frameworks, UK legislation and its effect.
- The objective justification and its implications.
- Illegal discrimination on grounds of
- Race
- Sex
- Age
- Religion and Belief
- Sexuality
- Equal Pay
- Other equalities streams and Human Rights
Style
The course will consist of expert input through presentations, a number of group discussions and practical exercises and some cases studies. Participants will be encouraged to draw up an action plan at the end of the course to put into practice what they have learnt.
Venue
This programme can be run on your premises or at a shared venue for a group of authorities.
Facilitator
Further Details
Please contact Sammi Wu.