Increased employer liability for sexual harassment experienced in the workplace is one of the amendments made to the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 with came into effect today.
The Diversity Conference which is being held on the 20th of May by the Chartered Institute of Personal and Development (CIPD) at the Sofitel St James Hotel, London will set out the case for simplifying existing law as well as discussing in greater detail the content and timing of a simplified discrimination law.
While diversity and inclusion present both opportunities and challenges to employers, the CIPD has previously criticised the government for failing to simplify discrimination laws which cause so much confusion amongst employers. The amendments will also extend the right of protection for pregnant women and those on maternity leave. These have been introduced to meet requirements outlined in the EC Equal Treatment Directive.
Chris Crawford is the MD of BD Recruitment a specialist recruiter for the creative, marketing and technical industries, based in Manchester, UK.
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