Question: How can we make sure that all members of the workplace are being treated fairly?

Answer passage (source: UK):
page_title: Construction and other outdoor work
section_headers: 2. Who should go to work
2.3 Equality in the workplace
section_content: Objective: To treat everyone in your workplace equally.
In applying this guidance, employers should be mindful of the particular needs
of different groups of workers or individuals.
It is breaking the law to discriminate, directly or indirectly, against anyone
because of a protected characteristic such as age, sex or disability.
Employers also have particular responsibilities towards disabled workers and
those who are new or expectant mothers.
Steps that will usually be needed:


Understanding and taking into account the particular circumstances of those with different protected characteristics.


Involving and communicating appropriately with workers whose protected characteristics might either expose them to a different degree of risk, or might make any steps you are thinking about inappropriate or challenging for them.


Considering whether you need to put in place any particular measures or adjustments to take account of your duties under the equalities legislation.


Making reasonable adjustments to avoid disabled workers being put at a disadvantage, and assessing the health and safety risks for new or expectant mothers.


Making sure that the steps you take do not have an unjustifiable negative impact on some groups compared to others, for example those with caring responsibilities or those with religious commitments.



Reviewer feedback on this answer:
It directly answers the question and gives helpful examples.
This is a direct answer to the question. This answer provides step by step information and guidance on what to do to ensure everyone in the workplace are treated equally and fairly.

Reviewer ratings:
Excellent
Excellent

Answer passage (source: UK):
page_title: Factories, plants and warehouses
section_headers: 2. Who should go to work
2.3 People who have protected characteristics
section_content: Objective: To treat everyone in your workplace equally.
In applying this guidance, employers should be mindful of the particular needs
of different groups of workers or individuals.
It is breaking the law to discriminate, directly or indirectly, against anyone
because of a protected characteristic such as age, sex or disability.
Employers also have particular responsibilities towards disabled workers and
those who are new or expectant mothers.
Steps that will usually be needed:


Understanding and taking into account the particular circumstances of those with different protected characteristics.


Involving and communicating appropriately with workers whose protected characteristics might either expose them to a different degree of risk, or might make any steps you are thinking about inappropriate or challenging for them.


Considering whether you need to put in place any particular measures or adjustments to take account of your duties under the equalities legislation.


Making reasonable adjustments to avoid disabled workers being put at a disadvantage, and assessing the health and safety risks for new or expectant mothers.


Making sure that the steps you take do not have an unjustifiable negative impact on some groups compared to others, for example, those with caring responsibilities or those with religious commitments.



Reviewer feedback on this answer:
It directly answers the question with helpful steps to follow in the workplace.
This information is a direct answer to the question. This information contains step by step guidance and explanation on how employers can ensure that everyone in the workplace are treated fairly and equally.

Reviewer ratings:
Excellent
Excellent

Answer passage (source: UK):
page_title: Offices and contact centres
section_headers: 2. Who should go to work
2.3 Equality in the workplace
section_content: Objective: To treat everyone in your workplace equally.
In applying this guidance, employers should be mindful of the particular needs
of different groups of workers or individuals.
It is breaking the law to discriminate, directly or indirectly, against anyone
because of a protected characteristic such as age, sex or disability.
Employers also have particular responsibilities towards disabled workers and
those who are new or expectant mothers.
Steps that will usually be needed:


Understanding and taking into account the particular circumstances of those with protected characteristics.


Involving and communicating appropriately with workers whose protected characteristics might either expose them to a different degree of risk, or might make any measures you are considering implementing inappropriate or challenging for them.


Considering whether you need to put in place any particular measures or adjustments to take account of your duties under the equalities legislation.


Making reasonable adjustments to avoid disabled workers being put at a disadvantage, and assessing the health and safety risks for new or expectant mothers.


Making sure that the steps you take do not have an unjustifiable negative impact on some groups compared to others, for example, those with caring responsibilities or those with religious commitments.



Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This answers the question directly. This answer provides information and guidance for employers on how to ensure that everyone in the workplace are treated fairly and equally.
This answers the question with relevant information on how to implement it.

Reviewer ratings:
Excellent
Excellent