Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunities legislation places a duty on employers to ensure that no applicant or employee is placed at a disadvantage by recruitment procedures or employment conditions, unless exempt under the relevant Act
If an exemption does not apply, you must accept all applications from those who meet your qualifications and experience criteria. However, this must not in itself cause any sort of direct or indirect discrimination- eg “must have 10 years experience of waiting on tables” would preclude a younger worker.
It is unlawful to discriminate in
- Advertisements
- Interviews
- Selection processes
- The terms and conditions of the post
- The provision of opportunities for promotion or transfer or training
- Dismissal or other sanction against employees
Direct discrimination can occur when someone is treated less favourably on the grounds of
- race - gender
- disability
- age
- sexual orientation
- beliefs
Indirect discrimination occurs if a requirement or condition is applied (whether intentional or not) which adversely affects a particular group
- eg particular clothing or toilet facilities.
You can find further information on the Equality and Human Rights Commission website at http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/forbusinessesandorganisation/employers
Our experienced staff can advise you and help you to keep within Equal Opportunities legislation
Tel FREEPHONE 0800 028 4723 - 9am to 5pm Monday- Friday
Email: vst@connexions-gmerseyside.co.uk
