Ministers 'must tackle sex divide'
News Article 31 March 2005
The government has promised action following the publication of an Equal Opportunities Commission report which found that sexism is still rife within careers advice and training.
Watchdog warns on employment barriers
Press Review 31 March 2005
An Equal Opportunities Commission report says the government is failing to provide "real opportunity and choice for girls and boys entering work from school and college".
Equality law will protect gays and Muslims
Press Review 4 March 2005
A new equality law will make it illegal to shout homophobic insults or discriminate against gay couples.
Part-time women short changed
Press Review 14 February 2005
Women who work part-time in order to look after children or older relatives are employed below their potential in underpaid jobs, according to a new report out today.
Research reveals illegal pregnancy practices
Press Review 10 August 2004
The Equal Opportunities Commission has published research showing that one in four employers feel it is not worth spending money on training pregnant workers.
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Hewitt defends equality body
Press Review 13 May 2004
Trade secretary Patricia Hewitt insisted yesterday that the creation of the new Commission for Equality and Human Rights would provide better protection for those facing discrimination on grounds of race, gender, age, religion, disability or sexual orientation.
Ministers pledge to tackle discrimination
News Article 12 May 2004
The government has pledged to clamp down on discrimination based on race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation and age.
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