This year we worked with all 42 ICB's in England to address; ✔️ Inappropriate detention of autistic people and people with a learning disability ✔️ Racial inequalities in maternity care ✔️ Digital exclusion in health services More https://orlo.uk/9js04 #EHRCAnnualReport

Our #AI case studies show how local authorities are using artificial intelligence responsibly while protecting equality and human rights. From Camden's resident-led data charter to Hounslow's automated translation services. Read here: https://orlo.uk/thPnr#AI#AIEquality

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has extended its legal agreement with McDonald’s Restaurants Limited (McDonald's) to protect its staff from sexual harassment. Read our full statement here: https://orlo.uk/62Brk

As an A-status National Human Rights Institution, we provide independent, expert guidance to help protect your human rights, like our guidance for employers on how they can support disabled workers with hybrid working. Read our guidance here 👉 https://orlo.uk/D8oiD

We hope you are enjoying the Christmas party season! If you are an employer you need to know about workplace Christmas parties and sexual harassment laws. We have made a three step guide to help you and your staff have a safer festive period : https://orlo.uk/HMvVi

We have submitted evidence to the Transport Committee’s inquiry on the Railways Bill: https://orlo.uk/nqlUH As a priority of our strategic plan for 2025 to 2028, we are working to improve access to public transport for older and disabled people.

Research found two thirds of working women between the ages of 40 and 60 with experience of menopausal symptoms said they have had a mostly negative impact on them at work. Read our guidance for employers to help you support your employees in the workplace: https://orlo.uk/EG5pp

Every child deserves to thrive in school. Discriminating against pupils because of their hair may have a negative effect on pupils’ mental health and wellbeing. Read our guidance on preventing hair discrimination in schools here: https://orlo.uk/HWpWa

We hope you are enjoying the Christmas party season! If you are an employer you need to know about workplace Christmas parties and sexual harassment laws. We have made a three step guide to help you and your staff have a safer festive period : https://orlo.uk/7qgxN

We have published a report assessing the UK government’s implementation of the 2022 UN Universal Periodic Review (UPR) recommendations: https://orlo.uk/UmWZU #HumanRightsDay

We have called on the Ministry of Justice to improve understanding of the impacts of synthetic pepper spray before rollout in young offender institutions. We will intervene in a judicial review to clarify the MoJ’s obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty: https://orlo.uk/FkXlV

Earlier this year we published new research to help tackle persistent race inequalities in maternity and neonatal care. Our findings are useful for ICBs and health bodies, such as - maternity and neonatal services - GP practices - regulators 🔗 https://orlo.uk/qwjIY

We recently launched our first guide on using equality data for uniformed services in Great Britain. The guidance helps police, fire and armed forces improve data collection, tackle harassment and discrimination, and support recruitment/retention: https://orlo.uk/RypxG

We recently signed a legally-binding action plan with @WelshGovernment after identifying failures to comply with equality law including breaches of the Public Sector Equality Duty. They have committed to corrective action and we will monitor progress to 2027 https://orlo.uk/jRIV1

We're pleased the ORR now requires rail operators to determine redress claims case-by-case when booked passenger assistance fails. Our response to their consultation highlighted the need to protect rights and equal access for older and disabled people: https://orlo.uk/arUyF

Explore our newly updated Human Rights Tracker: https://orlo.uk/QXOKA It tracks how well the UK and Welsh governments are acting on human rights. Latest updates focus on the action, or inaction, taken to improve the rights of people from ethnic minority backgrounds.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has extended its legal agreement with McDonald’s Restaurants Limited (McDonald's) to protect its staff from sexual harassment. Read our full statement here: https://orlo.uk/7UPGU

We welcome Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson, who has today begun her four-year term as Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission. “I am honoured to begin my role as Chair at such a critical time for equality and human rights in Britain.” Read more: https://orlo.uk/dV2Xg

Our #AI case studies show how local authorities are using artificial intelligence responsibly while protecting equality and human rights. From Camden's resident-led data charter to Hounslow's automated translation services. Read here: https://orlo.uk/DqyNP#AI#AIEquality

Our public sector equality duty (PSED) and data protection guidance will help ensure public sector organisations in Britain embed equality considerations before they make the decision to commission and/or use AI and other digital technologies. 👉 https://orlo.uk/HjXKZ

We’ve reached 100% reporting of gender pay gap data for 2024-25. Reporting this data is a vital step in tackling pay inequality and discrimination. Employers are encouraged to use it pro-actively to make workplaces fairer. Read more: https://orlo.uk/kwDs0 #GenderPayGap 

Employers must ensure their employees do not face sexual harassment in the workplace. We've produced technical guidance detailing what sexual harassment in the workplace is and how it can be spotted, tackled and prevented. Discover more here: https://orlo.uk/0x2NK

We’ve written to the majority of UK ministerial government departments, reminding them of their responsibilities under the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) to consider likely equality impacts, address negative implications, and monitor impacts ongoing: https://orlo.uk/CVdml

Earlier this year we published new research to help tackle persistent race inequalities in maternity and neonatal care. Our findings are useful for ICBs and health bodies, such as - maternity and neonatal services - GP practices - regulators 🔗 https://orlo.uk/5kZB5

The Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) places a legal obligation on public authorities to consider equality and good relations in their day-to-day activities. Find out more: https://orlo.uk/PYjqf

We’ve signed a legally-binding action plan with @WelshGovernment after identifying failures to comply with equality law including breaches of the Public Sector Equality Duty. They have committed to corrective action and we will monitor progress to 2027 https://orlo.uk/5Nua8

Pregnancy and maternity is one of the nine protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act. Our guidance outlines different types of pregnancy and maternity discrimination as well as your workplace rights. Read more here 👉 https://orlo.uk/54JAa

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has extended its legal agreement with McDonald’s Restaurants Limited (McDonald's) to protect its staff from sexual harassment. Read our full statement here: https://orlo.uk/yInur

Last year we updated our pregnancy and maternity guidance for employers. Read our toolkits: Pregnancy guide 👉 https://orlo.uk/O59nT Parental leave guide 👉 https://orlo.uk/XE2ie Return to work guide 👉 https://orlo.uk/g2wkO

The High Court has heard arguments in the judicial review brought by Good Law Project. The judge has reserved judgment. Full statement: https://orlo.uk/IRpP1

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has extended its legal agreement with McDonald’s Restaurants Limited (McDonald's) to protect its staff from sexual harassment. Read our full statement here: https://orlo.uk/Ytb3p

We recently launched our first guide on using equality data for uniformed services in Great Britain. The guidance helps police, fire and armed forces improve data collection, tackle harassment and discrimination, and support recruitment/retention: https://orlo.uk/SUd7l

Our #AI case studies show how local authorities are using artificial intelligence responsibly while protecting equality and human rights. From Camden's resident-led data charter to Hounslow's automated translation services. Read here: https://orlo.uk/xglJo#AI#AIEquality

We welcome confirmation from the SCA that a special review of our accreditation is not warranted. Read our full statement: https://orlo.uk/TCgCH

The Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) places a legal obligation on public authorities to consider equality and good relations in their day-to-day activities. Find out more: https://orlo.uk/GjQbJ

Explore our newly updated Human Rights Tracker: https://orlo.uk/DZtzC It tracks how well the UK and Welsh governments are acting on human rights. Latest updates focus on the action, or inaction, taken to improve the rights of people from ethnic minority backgrounds.

🚨 Are you an employer? Under equality law, you must take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of your staff. Our 8-step guide is a useful tool to help you take positive action to prevent and deal with sexual harassment at work. The guide 👉 https://orlo.uk/gLZoM

We recently published new research to help tackle persistent race inequalities in maternity and neonatal care. Our findings are useful for ICBs and health bodies, such as - maternity and neonatal services - GP practices - regulators 🔗 https://orlo.uk/2KD06

Our public sector equality duty (PSED) and data protection guidance will help ensure public sector organisations in Britain embed equality considerations before they make the decision to commission and/or use AI and other digital technologies. 👉 https://orlo.uk/sfC1U

This year we worked with all 42 ICB's in England to address; ✔️ Inappropriate detention of autistic people and people with a learning disability ✔️ Racial inequalities in maternity care ✔️ Digital exclusion in health services More https://orlo.uk/5L7Vj #EHRCAnnualReport

We have published our annual Wales Impact Report, which shows the range and impact of our work to protect and promote rights and make Wales fairer in 2024-2025.   Visit our website to read more: https://orlo.uk/AFD5E

The Worker Protection Act came into force on 26th October 2024 Employers have a legal duty to protect their employees and prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Our technical guidance will help employers understand their legal responsibilities: https://orlo.uk/PIHlr

Yesterday we hosted the Equality Exchange Event, bringing together colleagues from across the uniformed services for a day of discussion, collaboration and learning on tackling harassment, discrimination and victimisation in the workplace. Thank you to all who participated!

We enforce the Equality Act 2010 and have unique powers to investigate when the law isn’t followed. Sometimes we assist in significant legal cases and at other times we undertake pre-enforcement work. Find out more about our legal action here 👇 https://orlo.uk/Oi93v

Our #AI case studies show how local authorities are using artificial intelligence responsibly while protecting equality and human rights. From Camden's resident-led data charter to Hounslow's automated translation services. Read here: https://orlo.uk/M3yej#AI#AIEquality

Earlier this year we published new research to help tackle persistent race inequalities in maternity and neonatal care. Our findings are useful for ICBs and health bodies, such as - maternity and neonatal services - GP practices - regulators 🔗 https://orlo.uk/RxUf3

Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world. Our guide takes you through what human rights are and who they apply to. You'll also discover just how deep their roots go in British history. Check it out: https://orlo.uk/HomCB

We recently launched our first guide on using equality data for uniformed services in Great Britain. Our guidance helps police, fire and armed forces improve data collection, tackle harassment and discrimination, and support staff recruitment and retention. Guide: https://orlo.uk/5zA9L #EqualityData

As Britain’s equality regulator we’re working to ensure everyone can live well and live well together. Our 3-year plan focuses on key areas like accessible transport, tackling discrimination in uniformed services and supporting compliance with equality law https://orlo.uk/z2Xzd

We've written to @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social to request the government to revoke the 2011 services code and make our updated version statutory. It accurately reflects the law and updated guidance is urgently needed: www.equalityhumanrights.com/media-centre...