EHRC

We have issued a joint statement with @NIHRC and @ScotHumanRights on the European Convention on Human Rights. We ask the UK government to share more on its proposals, explaining how it intends to ensure there is no reduction in rights protections. equalityhumanrights.com/our-work/advis…

Have you ever considered your human rights and what they mean to you? Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world, from birth until death. Find out more about them on our website: ow.ly/o4Hu50YvmqK

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: ow.ly/YWGL50YvjtE

Ahead of upcoming elections, we advise political parties, candidates and campaigners to read our guidance on free expression and respectful discourse. Read here 👉tinyurl.com/3p54yjx7

All private and voluntary sector organisations with more than 250 employees must report their gender pay gap by 4 April. Those that don’t, risk us taking enforcement action against them. Find out more: tinyurl.com/2skxnb3x

Age is a protected characteristic in the Equality Act. It is unlawful to treat someone differently due to their #age, however the Equality Act also outlines some circumstances when being treated differently is lawful. Understand your rights: orlo.uk/53HGq

We have the power to advise government on any matter related to equality, diversity and human rights. Our parliamentary briefings and responses to government consultations are on this page: tinyurl.com/yat3dm47

Assisted dying is a complex and emotive subject. As the equality regulator, we have not taken a position for or against this bill. But at every stage we have advised MSPs of the equality implications of the proposed legislation. Read our latest briefing: equalityhumanrights.com/our-work/advis…

This week MSPs are debating final amendments to the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill. Some of our recommendations to strengthen the bill and uphold protected characteristic groups' rights were reflected in amendments agreed at Stage 2 and being considered at Stage 3

Black women are 4x more likely to die in childbirth than white women in the UK. Asian women are 2x more likely. This has to change. @LiverpoolWomens hospital is showing what's possible and how maternity units in England can tackle race inequalities. ➡️ tinyurl.com/2akmkvnd

Being treated less favourably at work because you are married or in a civil partnership is discrimination. Discrimination can be direct or indirect, or a form of victimisation. Learn more about your rights under the equality act 👉 orlo.uk/gpPDN

Don't miss the gender pay gap reporting deadline. All organisations must publish their gender pay gap data every year or declare themselves out of scope. Find out more: tinyurl.com/2skxnb3x

Our Chair, Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson discusses the High Court's findings in a recent legal challenge brought by the Good Law Project. Read our summary of the judgment: tinyurl.com/36a56wwa

It's illegal to discriminate against someone because of a protected characteristic. Disability is one of nine characteristics in the #EqualityAct. We've created a guide to disability discrimination. Discover more: orlo.uk/TVqVd

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 👉 tinyurl.com/3znb43f6

We welcome this initiative. Building fairer, more inclusive workplaces requires clear action and evidence-based guidance. Our guidance can help employers: Understand the size and causes of pay gaps: equalityhumanrights.com/guidance/gende… Improve support for staff: equalityhumanrights.com/guidance/menop…

It's illegal to discriminate against someone because of a protected characteristic. The Equality Act safeguards nine characteristics, including religion or belief. That extends to not believing in any #religion. Find out more: tinyurl.com/ypjb3xe6

The clock is ticking to report your gender pay gap data before this year's deadlines📷 We've put together some top tips to help you calculate your data correctly. Find more useful advice here: tinyurl.com/yzthpp2z