Overview

In December 2010, the Government published its equality strategy – Building a fairer Britain – which is founded on the principles of equal treatment and equal opportunity. Interestingly, the strategy envisages tackling all inequalities including those not currently protected by legislation, eg, class inequalities.

To achieve this, the strategy recognises the need to move from legislation-based solutions and the strand-based approach, focusing instead on the individual. But how has the Government equipped itself and employers to deal with the barriers to equality?

Berwin Leighton Paisner’s article looks at the top five initiatives aimed at tackling inequalities and their practical impact on employers.

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