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Equality Act 2010

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Summary

The Act is comprehensive, its objective is to reduce socio-economic inequalities but covers a series of prohibited conduct in regards to inequality (discrimination and harassment) and sets out terms/ regulations for work equality. Includes disclosure requirements for discussions about pay.

Issuer

United Kingdom

Year

2010

Region

Europe

Issuer (type)

Parliament (Government)

Instrument type

Act

Disclosure instrument

Yes

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Text analysis

    • Low 0.47%
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    • E focus: climate change, environment, restoration, waste, water, energy
    • S focus: compensation, discrimination, diversity, gender pay, human rights, recruitment, children
    • G focus: audit, risk management, accountability
    • Accommodation, Administrative services, Arts, Construction, Education, Finance, Management, Public administration, Real estate, Transportation