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Skip to main contentDivisions between genders, races and ethnicities often exist in the workplace, in part because society as a whole still bears the scars of past injustices.
Diversity is good for business because a range of employees with a range of backgrounds will bring different ideas and enable an employer to appeal to different parts of the marketplace and this contributes to innovation and success.
Career progression should be based on merit and employees from all backgrounds and walks of life should know that they will be able to progress in an organisation in line with their talents and commitment but sometimes the reality in the workplace is very different. Ethnic minorities currently make up 11% of the UK working-age population, 1 in 4 pupils in primary school education in the UK are from an ethnic minority background and Britain's current and future workforce is racially and culturally diverse and progressive employers recognise that it makes good business sense to understand, utilise and grow this pool of talent.
Racial and Ethnicity Discrimination involves treating someone unfavourably because of the person’s race or personal characteristics associated with race. The law forbids discrimination in any aspect of employment, including hiring, firing, pay and benefits. It is also unlawful to harass a person because of that person’s race. Although an employer may implement a policy that applies to everyone regardless of race or colour, the policy can still be unlawful if it has a negative impact on the employment of people of a particular race or colour, is not related to the job and necessary to the operation of the business and the law also prohibits discrimination against an employee or applicant because of that individual’s national origin.and no individuals can be denied equal employment opportunity because of birthplace, ancestry, culture, linguistic characteristics common to a specific ethnic group, or accent.
ACAS: http://www.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=1849
UK Government Website: https://www.gov.uk/discrimination-your-rights/types-of-discrimination
Citizens Advice: http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
Crown Prosecution Service:http://www.cps.gov.uk/legal/p_to_r/racist_and_religious_crime/
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