Equality and Diversity, Rights and Responsibilities

About this course

This Equality and Diversity Awareness online training helps employees understand the subject and their obligations. The assessment at the end of the course, combined with the certificate provided, helps employers demonstrate they have discharged their duty of care, helping to offset their vicarious liability under the 2010 Equality Act. The objective of the Equality and Diversity training is to encourage a positive and harmonious working environment for all by giving people an understanding of the issues and their obligations under current legislation. The course is split into three parts: Part 1: Overview & Legislation What is Equality What is Diversity The nine protected characteristics within Equality Common myths and misconceptions The legal position and what this means for individual responsibility Part 2: Language Stereotypes & Prejudices The nature of terms of abuse Examples of typical terms of abuse How to understand and navigate what terms are acceptable Stereotypes and generalisations Examples of how stereotypes affect thinking & behaviour Part 3: Workplace Issues Types of discrimination: Direct Discrimination, Indirect Discrimination, Perception Discrimination, Associative Discrimination Unwanted behaviours: Harassment, Third party Harassment, Victimisation Employer issues and actions for promoting equality: Vicarious Liability Occupational Requirements. Positive Action, Positive Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments Social networking and the internet Advice around the issue of discrimination Evidence Of Understanding At the end of the Equality and Diversity training there is a 20 question quiz to assess how well people have understood the issues raised and their resp

Course objectives

• encourage a positive workplace environment
• promote understanding of equality legislation
• reduce vicarious liability risks for employers