Equality Act 2010
Equality Act 2010 - commenced Friday 1st October - are you ready?
Around 90% of the Equality Act 2010 will commence on 1 October 2010. The Government is currently considering how to implement the remaining provisions in the best way for business and for others with rights and responsibilities under the Act and will announce their decisions in due course.
To view the list of provisions coming into force in October and those still being considered by the Government please click here for more details
We will use this page to collect useful resources to inform you of the changes.
Useful links
- Government Equalities Office guides
- The Equality Act 2010 and explanatory notes
- Charity Commission guidance
- Acas website - with Case Studies, tools & resources, training and more
- TUC Guidance
- Business Link - Equality Act Practical Guide
Voscur's latest Thrive! magazine featured an article giving a broad overview of the parts of the Act which have particular relevance for the Voluntary and Community sector, you can download the article here as a pdf.
New on website 1 Oct 2010
Understanding the Equality Act 2010 (video)
Please see the recently produced video by the Equality and Human Rights Commission outlining key points of the Equality Act. Click here to run the clip which is 5 minutes and 21 seconds in total.
The Equality Act – non Statutory Guidance documents now available
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has produced guides explaining people’s rights and responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 which takes effect from October.
There are two versions of each set of guidance, one aimed at people wanting advice on their rights; the other for those with responsibilities under the law.
The guides cover two key areas of the Act:
- Employment
- Services, Public Functions and Associations
To view copies please click here
The Government Equality office has produced useful documents summarising what you need to know about the Equality Act 2010. The guides include specific summaries for VCSE organisations, businesses and public bodies. Meanwhile ACAS has produced a guideline for employers
Voluntary and Community organisations
•Equality Act 2010: What do I need to know? A summary guide for voluntary and community sector service providers
•Equality Act 2010: What do I need to know? A quick start guide to positive action in service provision for voluntary and community organisations
•Equality Act 2010: What do I need to know? A quick start guide for voluntary and community sector associations
•Equality Act 2010: What do I need to know? Quick start guide to discrimination by association and perception for voluntary and community organisations
The public
•Equality Act 2010: What do I need to know? A summary guide to your rights
•Equality Act 2010: What do I need to know as a Carer?
•Equality Act 2010: What do I need to know? Disability quick start guide
Employers
•Acas guide on The Equality Act – what’s new for employers?
Businesses who provide goods and services
•Equality Act 2010: What do I need to know? A summary guide for businesses who sell goods and services
•Equality Act 2010: What do I need to know? Quick-start guide for businesses who sell goods and services
Public Sector
•Equality Act 2010: What do I need to know? A summary guide for public sector organisations
To download these guides please click here
Acas guide on the Equality Act – what’s new for employers? click here
Acas quick view table please click here
Easy Read Version click here
