Equal Opportunities Training Course

Duration

1 day

What is this course about?

This course is aimed at providing a solid grounding in and overview of the scheme of equal opportunities law in Great Britain. It is aimed at HR professionals and line managers and can be adapted to either the private or the public sector.

The course will be conducted through a series of presentations using real-life examples from the case law to illustrate points. An open and participative style will be adopted throughout with questions and discussion encouraged at each stage.

Who would benefit?

Managers
Team Leaders

Objectives

At the end of the workshop, delegates will understand:

Equal Opportunities law
How equal opportunities affects companies
Their own responsibilities relating to the law

Key topics covered

1. Overview of discrimination in the UK

Origins of discrimination law
Scope of the law in the UK - sex, race, disability, religion, sexual orientation
Introduction to the key concepts - direct and indirect discrimination
Victimisation
Proving discrimination

2. Disability discrimination

Defining disability
Direct discrimination in disability cases
Discrimination 'connected with disability'
The duty to make reasonable adjustments

3. Discrimination in recruitment

Job descriptions and person specifications
Advertising the post
Shortlisting candidates
Interviews and selection methods
Offering the job

4. Maternity and family rights

Maternity, parental, paternity and adoption leave
Rights during maternity leave
Pregnancy and sex discrimination
Returning to work part-time

5. Dignity at work

Defining harassment
Liability of employers and employees
The employers defence - taking steps to prevent harassment
Protection from Harassment Act
Bullying at work
Dealing with complaints

6. Age discrimination

Background to the Regulations - timetable for implementation

7. Direct and indirect discrimination

Service-related benefits
Retirement
Service-related benefits

8. Final questions and round-up