Equality

Question 1

What are the LFB authority values?

Answer 1

Fairness-Treating people as individuals whilst applying consistent standards
Integrity - willing to be accountable for personal and team performance
Respect -Understanding the values and opinions of others.
Service- Taking pride in making London a safer city
Trust- Being open and honest with people

Question 2

What are the benefits of a diverse workforce within LFB?

Answer 2

Better public service- Forging closer links with the community with better understanding.
A difference in perspective - a Better understanding of a multicultural society
Public service obligation - Better appreciation of risk
Mutual respect and understanding.

Question 3

Which act covers this ?

Answer 3

Equality act 2010

Question 4

What are the 9 protected characteristics covered by the equality act 2010?

Answer 4

Age
Disability
Sex
Race
Sexual orientation
religion or belief
gender reassignment 
Pregnancy
Marriage or civil partnership

Question 5

What are the types of discrimination covered within the Equality act 2010

Answer 5

Direct -Example post only open to male applicants
Indirect - Restricting applicants by other forms (height restriction example)
discrimination by association- example dismissed due to partners beliefs.
discrimination by perception- If a employee is believed to be part of a protected group and therefore treated differently.

Question 6

What is the policy number for equality

Answer 6

346

Question 7

Types of discriminatory behavior

Answer 7

harassment
Bullying
Victimisation

Question 8

Harassment complaints procedure number

Answer 8

529