Codes of Practice for Equality Act

This statutory guidance published by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, consists of three Codes on equal pay, employment, and services, public functions and associations.  The Equality Act Codes of Practice refer to case law and precedent to clarify the implications of each clause and they 'set out clearly and precisely what the legislation means.'  They will remain as 'draft' while they are considered by Parliament and before they are brought into force by a Government Order.  The Codes will be the 'authoritative source' of advice in courts and tribunals.  They will be of particular relevance to human resources staff in FE and HE and are available at: http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/legal-and-policy/equality-act/equality-act-codes-of-practice.  A Draft Code of Practice on Further and Higher Education is open for consultation until 31 December.  It can be accessed at: http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/legal-and-policy/equality-act/equality-bill-consultations/#Live_consultation_Draft_Code_of_Practice_on_Further_and_Higher_Education.  The non statutory guidance for education providers providing details on work placements, admissions, harassment of teachers and/or students etc. is available at: http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/advice-and-guidance/new-equality-act-guidance.

Posted on 19/10/2010

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