What is coming into force 2011
Here are a few examples of what’s changing
Strengthening disabled people’s protection from discrimination
Single Public Sector Equality Duty covering all 9 protected areas of discrimination:
Age
Disability
Gender reassignment
Marriage and civil partnership
Pregnancy and maternity
Race
Religion and belief
Sex
Sexual orientation
Positive Action with greater scope to address deficits in the workforce
Strengthening the powers of employment tribunals