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Over half of LGBT+ veterinary staff face discrimination, research finds
The University of Surrey and the RVC study found that 55.4% of veterinary professionals had either experienced or seen discrimination.
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Disabled older workers twice as likely to face discrimination, report finds
Centre for Ageing Better found 44% of disabled people aged 50 to 66 said they had experienced negative treatment when applying for jobs or promotions.
Opinion
The proposed ban on NDAs: Empowering victims or limiting choice?
Alice Ruffell, senior associate, employment at Walker Morris, discusses the proposed NDA ban’s impact on workplace transparency and victim empowerment.
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Majority of disabled doctors face barriers and consider leaving profession – BMA
34% of those surveyed said they had been bullied or harassed about their disability, neurodivergence or long-term health condition.
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92% of Muslim women in UK media say Islamophobia is embedded in newsrooms
According to the report by the Centre for Media Monitoring, 72% of respondents said they had personally experienced direct discrimination linked to their Muslim identity.
News
Young women face highest career barriers and health stigma, research reveals
A survey from Superdrug Online Doctor found women aged 16 to 24 reported more negative behaviour from male colleagues and fewer chances to move up.
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Anti-stigma training for social care workers rolled out across Northern Ireland
Newcastle City Council commissioned Northumbria University to develop a ‘train the trainer’ course aimed at helping public health workers better understand stigma and its effects.
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NDAs to be banned for silencing workers over harassment and discrimination
The new rule will make any confidentiality agreement that tries to block workers from speaking about these issues invalid.
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Bullying, discrimination and harassment of LGBT+ workers remains pervasive, warns TUC
The warning comes as TUC analysis found over half a million (558,500) LGBT+ people have faced bullying, discrimination and harassment at work.
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39% of disabled workers faced bullying or discrimination at work – TUC
12% said they had experienced bullying, such as sustained patterns of intimidating or abusive behaviour connected to their disability.
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Health and care staff unite against discrimination with diversity campaign
The campaign started on World Day for Cultural Diversity and it aims to celebrate diversity in the workforce and stand against discrimination.
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Architects Registration Board sets out four-step EDI strategy to tackle discrimination
Alan Kershaw said: “This strategy is a bold step toward building a profession that truly reflects the diversity of our society."