The Minister for Women and Equalities is currently appointing four new Commissioners to the EHRC. Applications close on 1 December. Find out more: https://t.co/ZLuHd7igjr

Baroness Falkner of Margravine, Dr Lesley Sawers OBE and Joanne Cash conclude their tenures as Chair and Commissioners on 30 November 2025. We thank them for their service to the EHRC. Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson begins as Chair on 1 December 2025: https://t.co/fTON2KAfMX

Our public sector equality duty (PSED) and data protection guidance will help ensure public sector organisations in Britain embed equality considerations before they make the decision to commission and/or use AI and other digital technologies. 👉 https://t.co/rCkbeXG11c

We’ve reached 100% reporting of gender pay gap data for 2024-25. Reporting this data is a vital step in tackling pay inequality and discrimination. Employers are encouraged to use it pro-actively to make workplaces fairer. Read more: https://t.co/fwBS0DTUI7 #GenderPayGap

Employers must ensure their employees do not face sexual harassment in the workplace. We've produced a guide detailing what sexual harassment in the workplace is and how it can be spotted, tackled and prevented. Discover more here: https://t.co/P9tZ5eYHS3

Our letters follow recent enforcement action against the Welsh Government for non-compliance with the PSED, and build on our legally binding agreement with the Home Office. We’ll monitor departments’ compliance over the coming year and take enforcement action where necessary.

We’ve written to the majority of UK ministerial government departments, reminding them of their responsibilities under the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) to consider likely equality impacts, address negative implications, and monitor impacts ongoing: https://t.co/r987GzLuhK

Earlier this year we published new research to help tackle persistent race inequalities in maternity and neonatal care. Our findings are useful for ICBs and health bodies, such as - maternity and neonatal services - GP practices - regulators 🔗 https://t.co/cBC4BDp4Ku

The Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) places a legal obligation on public authorities to consider equality and good relations in their day-to-day activities. Find out more: https://t.co/PhfynKNHAb

We’ve signed a legally-binding action plan with @WelshGovernment after identifying failures to comply with equality law including breaches of the Public Sector Equality Duty. They have committed to corrective action and we will monitor progress to 2027 https://t.co/Vs8DWvYqhT

Pregnancy and maternity is one of the nine protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act. Our guidance outlines different types of pregnancy and maternity discrimination as well as your workplace rights. Read more here 👉 https://t.co/dQN7pJMPeN

Many disabled and older people face significant barriers to accessing key public services, such as public transport. Our new strategic plan includes action to address these barriers, so everyone can participate in society. Read our strategic plan here: https://t.co/vFCgZTqQ2M

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has extended its legal agreement with McDonald’s Restaurants Limited (@McDonaldsUK) to protect its staff from sexual harassment. Read our full statement here: https://t.co/KemRznRC2o

Last year we updated our pregnancy and maternity guidance for employers. Read our toolkits: Pregnancy guide 👉 https://t.co/smvpT3PHqC Parental leave guide 👉 https://t.co/Rk9KrVhrza Return to work guide 👉 https://t.co/6PLMFYF9VG

In 2020, a whistleblower raised concerns about discriminatory booking practices at Pontins. Following a legal agreement and subsequent investigation, we found evidence of direct race discrimination. 📄 Read the full report: https://t.co/sqr5OyyaAn

The High Court has heard arguments in the judicial review brought by Good Law Project. The judge has reserved judgment. Full statement: https://t.co/zy3uAArFnd

Although they are unique places to work, the Armed Forces have a duty to protect their employees from harassment and sexual assault - just like any other employer. We're working to tackle race and sex-based discrimination across the uniformed services:

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has extended its legal agreement with McDonald’s Restaurants Limited (@McDonaldsUK) to protect its staff from sexual harassment. Read our full statement here: https://t.co/DsL1QDUKJ4

We recently launched our first guide on using equality data for uniformed services in Great Britain. The guidance helps police, fire and armed forces improve data collection, tackle harassment and discrimination, and support recruitment/retention: https://t.co/C8OsUn6OHi

Our #AI case studies show how local authorities are using artificial intelligence responsibly while protecting equality and human rights. From Camden's resident-led data charter to Hounslow's automated translation services. Read them here: https://t.co/V2ij6cR5KA #AIEquality