Latest Equal opportunities Questions & Answers
Advertising for staff
Can employers put a ceiling of 50 years of age when advertising for staff?
Discrimination in the workplace
I want to employ some bar staff to work in my bar. I want them to be good looking to draw in the ‘punters’. Can I do this legally? Are there any laws about discriminating against ‘less attractive’ people?
Racism in the workplace
I have suffered harassment for more than two years and now racism. I raised my issues with my managers. No action was taken. A UNISON solicitor is saying that there is evidence of bullying and racism but it is outside the employment time. Is there any way I can pursue this matter?
Equal opportunities recruitment
With regards to equal opportunities, do I have to employ a certain amount of people from varied ethnic backgrounds? I’m not against this, but I currently happen only to employ British Indian staff and don’t want to break the law.
The Disability Discrimination Act
I am about to set up a physio practice in commercial premises and need to understand the disability legislation. Can you please direct me to a paper or other information detailing the issues I will need to consider?
Office romances
What clause can we use to discourage personal relationships within the company? Can we use the term 'conflict of interest'?
Disability discrimination
I have just been told I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and my line manager is making my life very difficult. My GP has requested lighter duties but the line manager feels that if you can’t do all of your job you should lose it. He has mentioned redundancy. Can he do this?
Racism in the office
A good salesperson is making racist remarks to a new employee. She has been with the company for five years and I have spoken to her informally but she keeps doing it. What can I do?
