Service Areas: Employment Law
Equality Act 2010 on Course for 1 October 2010 Implementation
It appears that the Equality Act 2010 will be implemented as planned on 1 October 2010, despite recent reports that the Government was considering delaying it.
Professional Support Lawyer Elizabeth Stevens reports.
The Government Equalities Office (GEO) recently removed reference to the implementation date of 1 October 2010 from its website, creating speculation that some parts of the Act may be delayed or even not implemented.
A press release issued by the GEO has since confirmed that “the first wave of implementation of the Equality Act will go ahead to the planned October timetable”. The first commencement order has now been published by Parliament.
A summary Quick Start Guide for Employers has been published by Acas and can be accessed on their website by clicking here.
For more information on the Equality Act 2010 contact Steeles Law Professional Support Lawyer Elizabeth Stevens on 01603 598000 or estevens@steeleslaw.co.uk.
Steeles Law Sponsoring Chamber HR Forum
Steeles Law is sponsoring the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce HR Forum on 14th September 2010, at which the employment team will be speaking on the Equality Act 2010. We will be covering the key areas that employers will need to be aware of when the main provisions come into force on 1 October 2010.
For more details and to register for this event click here.
Published:
13 July 2010