How to Avoid Discrimination, Victimisation, Harassment and Unconscious Bias in the Workplace

Topics

• Identifying types of discrimination using case law examples
• An overview of the Equality Act 2010 and its scope in relation to employees at work
• Reviewing potential hotspots – a practical approach to common issues will be assessed using examples and case studies
• Understanding the protected characteristics using case law examples
• What about bullying?
• Understanding and avoiding unconscious bias
• Essential policies and procedures
• Can there ever be positive or justifiable discrimination?
• What to do if the individual does not want to raise a formal complaint?
• How to practically manage complaints
• Avoidance is better than cure
• Government guidelines and codes of practice

Who should Attend

• HR business partners
• HR managers and directors
• HR controllers
• HR specialists
• HR officers and other HR professionals
• HR advisors