Following four years of discussions, consultations and updates, the Equality Act has finally become law. Not all measures are in force yet but there are significant changes to discrimination legislation, harassment, the use of health information when recruiting, a more open approach to equal pay and an increase in the powers of Employment Tribunals. FE and HE institutions already have to have in place policies on disability, race and gender. The new single public sector equality duty will become law at a later date. In the meantime, institutions are advised by the Equality and Human Rights Commission to prepare for the new duty by gathering information and carrying out consultations with stakeholders to prioritise action points. A sparate code of practice on the new duty will be issued by the Commission shortly. FE and HE staff can access guidance on the Act at: http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/advice-and-guidance/new-equality-act-guidance/equality-act-2010-guidance/.