Our public consultation on our next three-year Strategic Plan is at its half-way point. The survey closes on 3 October & is an opportunity for individuals and organisations to share their views on our future direction. Find out more and have your say: orlo.uk/5vV4e

Being treated less favourably at work because you are married or in a civil partnership is discrimination. Discrimination can be direct or indirect, or a form of victimisation. Learn more about your rights under the #equalityact: orlo.uk/gGNSt

John Kirkpatrick has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Equality and Human Rights Commission. orlo.uk/esiev John has served as the EHRC’s Interim Chief Executive since April 2024.

This year we updated our toolkits for employers, providing guidance on how they can prevent pregnancy & maternity discrimination. Pregnancy toolkit 👉 orlo.uk/IwkUE Parental leave toolkit 👉 orlo.uk/LFno4 Return to work toolkit 👉 orlo.uk/J9XEp

We are seeking new Scotland Committee members to fill four vacancies, starting in January 2025. Applicants must have a proven understanding of equality and human rights in Scotland, good governance experience and the ability to bring constructive challenge.

Last year, we developed factsheets highlighting the key findings from the Equality and Human Rights Monitor. With the new school year approaching, read our education factsheet here: orlo.uk/a7ugL

Protecting and promoting the rights of #disabled people is at the heart of the CRPD. That's the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The UK signed up to the CRPD to tackle issues like #disability #discrimination. Full details here: orlo.uk/ofHlV

With the #BBCProms in full swing, we have worked with @ISM_Music to publish a toolkit to prevent sexual harassment in orchestras. A report by ISM showed that sexual harassment was a widespread problem in the music industry. 🎺Read our toolkit here: orlo.uk/IoOzK

Every employer, no matter how big or small, is responsible for protecting its workforce from unlawful harassment at places of work. We have created a toolkit with ISM to help orchestras address sexual harassment. Guidance: equalityhumanrights.com/guidance/preve…

The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) means public bodies should consider the best interests of a child when doing anything that affects them. A child's right to a life free from violence, abuse & neglect is another key aim of the CRC. More: orlo.uk/I868P

This year, we published our investigation into race discrimination at Pontins holiday parks. We have developed an action plan that sets out the steps Pontins must take to address its discriminatory policies. Read more here: orlo.uk/Ovh6o

📚 As schools return for a new term, we encourage teachers and school leaders to read and engage with our resources and guidance on how to prevent hair discrimination in schools. Schools should be inclusive places for all. View our resources here 👉 orlo.uk/VX1n7

‘Justice and the Balance of Rights’ is an area we have identified as something we can make a difference in in our upcoming Strategic Plan. Our justice factsheet outlines key findings in this area from our Equality and Human Rights Monitor: orlo.uk/iZO4T

We have published new guidance to help employers better support disabled employees with hybrid working.   Employers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments. This creates comfortable and productive environments for staff. Read our guidance here: orlo.uk/UkxQj

Today we have published new guidance on hybrid working and reasonable adjustments. Here is another useful tool from Acas to help you understand how to make a request for reasonable adjustments 👇

We are currently consulting on our next three-year Strategic Plan. The consultation is an opportunity for individuals and organisations to share their views on our future direction. ⏰ The consultation closes October 2024. Have your say: orlo.uk/MHORa

Our hybrid working guidance will help employers support disabled employees with hybrid working. We’re grateful to all the organisations who supported the development of this guidance, including The Law Society, CIPD Policy, and Acas Guidance 👉 orlo.uk/G0FDE

📣 Resource for #orchestras ⬇️ EHRC and ISM have published a toolkit to support orchestra managers and those with HR responsibilities to prevent sexual harassment in the music industry. Read the toolkit here: equalityhumanrights.com/guidance/preve…