HR: Key Equality Policies (G2)

Module Aim: To assist employers seeking to benchmark and review their main equality practices against best practice equality indicators.

Learning Objectives: By the end of the seminar participants should have had an opportunity to have considered:

1. The key elements of the anti-discrimination legislation which outline the requirement to promote equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination.

2.   Equality indicators for:

• Promoting equality of opportunity
• Preventing Harassment
• Equality Monitoring
• Affirmative or Positive Action outreach work

3.  Factors Case-law and examples highlighting factors relevant to specific equality grounds.

4.  An implementation plan outlining the key steps to take when developing / reviewing relevant      

     employment policies.

5.  Signposting to additional guidance and supporting materials.

 Potential Policy Outcomes:

• Equality / Diversity Policy / Employment Equality Plan
• Harassment & Bullying / Dignity at Work Policy
• Equality Monitoring Policy

There is no charge to attend. Please email margaret.thompson@nicva.org to register.

This event is part of a programme of seminars developed by the Equality Commission in partnership with NICVA aimed at assisting voluntary sector employers to meet responsibilities under employment equality legislation.

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