Age discrimination? Older workers still neglected over training and performance issues, CIPD finds

As the Pensions Bill makes its way through The Commons, older workers are still often neglected when it comes to training and performance management according to a report this week from the CIPD.

Half of Britons feel discriminated against at work, research reveals

A survey of 1,973 employed members of the public revealed 53% of Britons have felt discriminated against whilst at work, the majority of which are women.

Government bias against women and working parents, say campaigners

Following Friday's shock announcement that it would scrap the right to request flexible working for employees in small businesses, the Government has been accused of implementing policies that...

Positive action under the Equality Act 2010

There has been a great deal of speculation in the press about the potential impact of the new 'positive action' provisions introduced by the Equality Act 2010.

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NHS has culture of ageism as report from Saga shows life for the over 50s is grim

Ignominious failure, a culture of ageism and indifferent staff - these are just some of the criticisms of the NHS in a report on care for the elderly out today.

Employers should ignore scare stories on positive action, says equalities minister

Equalities minister Lynne Featherstone (pictured) defended the Government's support for positive action yesterday, as her department published guidelines to that section of last year's Equality Act.

Employers urged to be cautious after Bskyb found to have unfairly dismissed pregnant women

UK organisations have been warned to be cautious over the way they handle pregnant employees after a tribunal ruled that Bskyb had a demonstrated a "mindset adverse to pregnancy and maternity leave"...

Employers 'ill-prepared' for Incapacity Benefit review

Employers have not prepared sufficiently for the Government's review of Incapacity Benefit, according to research released this week.

"It's time to tackle workplace inequality once and for all," says CMI boss

"It's time to tackle workplace inequality once and for all," says CMI boss

Equalities and Human Rights Commission report identifies areas that need improvement for Britain to be a fairer place to live and work

Social inequalities remain in Britain and recession, public service reform and technological change could act as stumbling blocks to diversity, according to a new report from the Equalities and Human...

Equality Act takes effect today

The Equality Act, which is designed to protect employees against direct and indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation in services and public functions, premises, work, education,...

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender study launched to investigate workplace discrimination

The world's biggest ever lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) study has been launched to highlight the true scale of workplace discrimination and reveal if diversity and inclusion programmes...