From April the Equality Act 2010 will also cover the new public sector equality duty and an extension to the positive action provisions whereby an employer, in particular circumstances, can take a person’s protected characteristics into account when recruiting.
Acas has released guidance for employers on how the Equality Act impacts them.
View Acas guidance online
Also included on this guidance page are audio recordings discussing key issues including:
- asking health related questions in job interviews
- employer questions around reasonable adjustments
Listen to these Acas podcasts online.
Acas training for employers is also available. Visit the Acas website for more details.