So, the Equality Act 2010 came into force last Friday, 1 October. Does this spell the end of the office joke, as reported by the Daily Mail on Saturday? Well, actually, the office joke has long been fraught with danger and all the Equality Act has really done is highlighted this fact.
Is it political correctness gone mad that you have to watch what you say at work? Possibly.
Is it fair that everyone should expect to be treated with dignity in the work place? Absolutely.
Is it likely that the number of cases taken to tribunal will increase as a result of publicising the Equality Act? No doubt.
Whatever your thoughts are on the Equality Act 2010 it is now law so ignore it at your peril.
For more information on issues covered by the Equality Act 2010 see my website or pick up the phone.
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