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Next steps for work on COVID-19 disparities announced
Following the release of the Public Health England review into disparities in the risks and outcomes of COVID-19, the Government’s Equality Hub is today (4th June 2020) setting out how this work will be taken forward.
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Minister for Women and Equalities Liz Truss sets out priorities to Women and Equalities Select Committee
Minister for Women and Equalities Liz Truss, gave evidence to the Women and Equalities Select Committee on 22 April, and set out her priorities for the Government Equalities Office.
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Employers do not have to report gender pay gaps
Enforcement of the gender pay gap reporting deadlines suspended for this year.
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Government brings LGBT charity leaders together to grow the sector
The Government Equalities Office (GEO) is today (Wednesday 5 February) bringing together leading voices from LGBT organisations to celebrate the important work of the third sector at the start of LGBT History Month.
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Sexual harassment victims to "have their say" on laws designed to protect them
The Government Equalities Office is today calling for sexual harassment victims to share their stories, in one of the largest surveys of its kind ever to be carried out.
Press release
Successful Return to Social Work campaign relaunched
The Local Government Association and the Government Equalities Office have relaunched the Return to Social Work programme following its success in 2017.
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The Government Equalities Office leads work on policy relating to women, sexual orientation and transgender equality. We are responsible for a range of equalities legislation.
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In line with Government guidance issued on 16 March 2020, a number of our staff are working from home where they are able to. The quickest way to get a response is to contact GEO via email.
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The Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) provides free bespoke advice and in-depth support to individuals with discrimination problems. You can contact EASS by telephone 0808 800 0082 or text phone 0808 800 0084.
If your enquiry relates to workplace relations and employment, including workplace discrimination, the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) provides free authoritative and impartial advice to employees/applicants. You can contact ACAS via their website (www.acas.org.uk) or via their telephone helpline 0300 123 1100.
Alternatively, you may wish to seek independent legal advice by contacting your local Citizens Advice Bureau (http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/) or local Law Centre
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