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Equality and diversity legislation and policies

Equality Legislation

Equality Legislation and the Equality Act 2010 has gone through a major review, which is a piece of major of discrimination legislation that makes the law easier to understand, comply and to deliver significant benefits for business, public bodies and individuals.

It provides a new cross-cutting legislative framework to protect the rights of individuals and advance equality of opportunity for all;

  • to update;
  • simplify and strengthen the previous legislation;
  • and to deliver a simple, modern and accessible framework of discrimination law;

which will protect individuals from unfair treatment and promotes a fair and more equal society.

WCC Equality Act 2010 (pdf, 32Kb)

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Equality and Diversity Policy Statement

Equality and Diversity Policy Statement (pdf, 31Kb)

This policy statement sets out Warwickshire County Council's vision and commitment to ensuring equality of opportunity for all, including equality of access to those services that we provide. In serving our community and in valuing the contribution of our workforce, we aim to improve the quality of life and well being of the population. This vision and commitment will be implemented through the county council's Single Equality Scheme.

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Bullying and Harassment Policy

Bullying and Harassment Policy (msword, 51Kb)

The County Council expects all employees to show consideration and respect to their colleagues. All employees have a clear role to play in helping to create a climate at work in which bullying behaviour and harassment is unacceptable. In particular, employees should be aware of their own conduct, avoid colluding with inappropriate behaviour and co-operate fully in any complaint procedure. Managers and supervisors have a responsibility to raise awareness of the issue, respond positively to any complaints and challenge and stop unacceptable behaviour in the workplace. Any form of harassment or bullying will not be tolerated.

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Family Friendly Working Policy and Guide

Family Friendly Working Policy and Guide (msword, 203Kb)

Warwickshire County Council is committed to family friendly working, often giving more generous benefits than the legal entitlement. We hope that all our employees and their families can benefit from our policies.

This booklet is designed to help answer any questions you may have on family friendly working at the county council, and outline what you are entitled to as an employee. We have been assisted by colleagues within the Council who have helpfully checked the readability and style of the booklet.

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Implementation of equal pay structure

Implementation of the equal pay structure (msword, 20Kb)

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Equality Framework

WCC Equality framework (pdf, 24Kb)

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Equality and Diversity profiles

We have commissioned the following profiles and present data relating to Equality and Diversity.

North Warwickshire Borough (pdf, 182Kb)
Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough (pdf, 190Kb)
Rugby Borough (pdf, 186Kb)
Stratford-on-Avon District (pdf, 185Kb)
Warwick District (pdf, 186Kb)

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Equality Guidance for Public Consultation and Engagement activity

Under the Public Sector Duty Section of The Equality Act 2010, we have a legal duty to understand the communities we serve, our customer profile and the profile of our staff.

Equality Guidance for Public Consultation and Engagement activity (pdf, 840Kb)

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Recruitment of Ex-Offenders policy

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders policy (pdf, 53Kb)

If you have a criminal record, you will not automatically be barred from working for us. We will base our decision only on the type of the position and the circumstances and background of the offences. Criminal records will be taken into account only where the conviction is relevant. Unless the work includes access to children and vulnerable adults, you will not be asked to disclose convictions that are “spent” under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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