CSP calls for the protection of linguistic rights for multilingual workers
CSP has also called for the recognition of multilingual skills in job evaluations and skills frameworks.
Thames Valley Police urged to rebuild trust after losing employment tribunal
An independent review found the tribunal loss had a significant impact on leadership, trust, transparency, and consistency in the force’s approach to equality.
Half of workers experience unfair treatment, report finds
A survey by Ciphr found that over two in five respondents felt they had faced unfair discrimination either while at work or when job hunting.
Two in five LGBTQ+ employees still feel the need to hide their identity at work, research finds
More than one in four (26%) LGBTQ+ people experienced verbally abusive conduct from customers or clients because of their identity.
30% of recruiters are aware of women being discriminated against at work, research finds
A survey of young women found rising levels of discrimination, reaching a three year high in 2024.
40% of LGBT+ employees feel more isolated at work than five years ago – Randstad UK
Victoria Short, chief executive of Randstad UK, said: “These findings are a stark reminder that discrimination against LGBTQI+ workers remains a significant issue in the workplace."
EHRC releases updated toolkit to combat pregnancy and maternity discrimination
The toolkit outlines necessary actions for employers to protect their staff from discrimination before, during, and after maternity leave.
Half of young people from an ethnic minority background face prejudice and discrimination as they enter the world of work
Research from Youth Futures Foundation has found that almost half of young people from an ethnic minority background have experienced prejudice or discrimination when seeking to enter the workplace.
