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Discrimination policy and equal opportunities in recruitment and in the workplace - age discrimination, disabled workers, gender reassignment, sex discrimination
It is against the law to treat someone less favourably than someone else…
Discrimination in job adverts You must not state or imply in a job advert…
You must not discriminate against your workers. This could be done by, for…
Three pieces of research to understand the barriers to progression faced by women in the workplace and what works for employers to overcome them.
Information for British nationals affected by rape or sexual assault abroad, including how to access medical treatment and legal advice in the UK.
Research into a range of gender and equality issues, including body image, gender norms, pornography use, shared childcare, and shared parental leave and pay.
Tools and resources for commissioners of HIV, sexual and reproductive health services to help plan and commission regional and local services.
Guidance and information regarding the sensitive applications route for transgender applicants.
Case studies explaining how companies signed up to the Think, Act, Report campaign are improving gender equality in the workplace.
Work and Opportunities for Women (WOW) was the FCDO-funded women’s economic empowerment programme from 2017 to 2025.
Being made redundant - rights, statutory payments you're entitled to, notice periods and consultation, finding a job.
Rules employers must follow when making staff redundant - consultations, notice periods, compulsory and non-compulsory redundancy and redundancy pay
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