The equal opportunities handbook : how to deal with everyday issues of unfairness

Though founded on British legislation, this guide sets out straightforward procedures, relevant to all types of situations, and demonstrates how simple it is to behave with fairness, courtesy and sensitivity to all. Practical and realistic, this book helps readers check their own behavior and attitudes and provides guidance on fair treatment. Included are personal action plans at the end of every chapter. Now in its fourth edition, The Equal Opportunities Handbook has been fully revised and updated to take account of new important policies such as equal opportunities in the workplace and updates on legislation including the Disability Discrimination Act. This guide sets out straightforward procedures, relevant to all types of situation, that demonstrate how simple it is to behave with fairness, courtesy and sensitivity –regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexuality, disability or religious beliefs. This practical book will: help you to check your own behaviour and attitudes; provide guidance on fair treatment; give valuable information on the most important issues in equal opportunities. This up-to-the-minute book also includes a summary of relevant legislation & agencies, self-assessment sections & points for reflection & personal action plans. It will prove a valuable resource for managers, trainers, HRM staff, teachers, lecturers and anyone with an interest in equality of opportunity. This guide sets out straightforward procedures, relevant to all types of situations, that demonstrate how simple it is to behave with fairness, courtesy and sensitivity to all--regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexuality, disability or religious beliefs. Includes a summary of relevant legislation and agencies, self-assessment sections and points for reflection, and personal action plans Revised to take into account current social changes and changes in the law, this book includes a self assessment section to help readers assess their own prejudices. The book provides guidance on the law and what constitutes fair treatment