Everybody in a workplace has a responsibility to adhere to the provisions of their employer’s Equal Opportunities Policy and to equality law more broadly.
Those in senior positions (eg business owners, chief executives, and directors) are responsible for the implementation, review, and monitoring of the organisation’s Equal Opportunities Policy. They’re also responsible for making sure that others are aware of their obligations. People with responsibility for others, especially for hiring, must pay special attention to their equality law adherence when managing others’ employment.
It’s also a good idea to appoint somebody to have responsibility for monitoring and implementing your Equal Opportunities Policy on a day-to-day basis. This helps coordinate implementation and ensures staff know who to go to with any questions.