Legislation is 'one of the most socially important in recent times', says g'vt
A piece of legislation, termed by the Government as one of the most important in social terms in recent times, comes into force today (1 Jan).
The Equality Act is being brought in in stages.
This latest tranche aims to cover discrimination in a number of areas, including age, disability and gender as well as race, religion or sexual orientation.
There is shortly due to be a consultation on a second code of practice, relating to services public functions and associations.
Equality Champion and MLC Jane Poole Wilson says the way disabled employees are regarded is paramount:
Garff Commissioners hosting offshore windfarm drop in session today
No harbour basin work planned in Laxey this summer
Public invited to suggest new brownfield site for potential re-development
Anthony Allen re-elected as chair at Onchan Commissioners
Police urge public to check person's identification if claiming to be a police officer