how equality act affects businesses activities

Question 1

recruitment and selection

Answer 1

• adverts must refrain from gender/age bias terminology
• when selecting employees, interviewers must ensure all questions and actions don’t interfere with legislation

Question 2

leave and time off

Answer 2

• special leave for gender reassignment must be given
• denying time off for disability related medical appointments is discrimination

Question 3

dismissal

Answer 3

• cannot force an employee to retire as this is age discrimination
• cannot dismiss someone because they have complained about being harassed

Question 4

pregnancy and maternity leave

Answer 4

• allow time off for pregnancy related medical appointments, staff absence means less productivity

Question 5

what is the purpose of the equality act

Answer 5

one purpose is to simplify, update and strengthen previous anti-discrimination laws in the UK

to reduce legal complications for businesses, make the law easier to enforce and ultimately promote a fairer and more equal society