1. Employment Law Update Presented by Jennifer Jones Partner (Barrister) Head of HR & Employment Law

2. Introduction

3. What is diversity in the workplace? Protected characteristics – gender, age, race, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief A workforce that represents society Inclusive environment

4. The role of HR in the journey to equality Fun-spoiler? Risk assessor Maintenance operative Auditor Champion

5. The Business Benefits of a Diverse Workforce Cost Resources Marketing Creativity

6. Government Policy Employment law amendments - removal of DRA - sickness absence review - increase in UDL qualifying period Tribunal rules amendment - Judges sitting alone for UDL - ET fees - Compensatory Award cap Flexible working practices

7. Government Policy Flexible working practices -working longer - sharing parental leave - increased maternity leave

8. Diversity and Discrimination Eweida v British Airways – Religion or Belief Redfearn v UK - political affiliation

9. Diversity and Discrimination Asociaţia ACCEPT v Consiliul Naţional pentru Combaterea Discriminării – Sexual orientation discrimination - bearing the burden

10. Diversity and Discrimination Walker v SITA Information Network Computing Limited - Obesity

11. Diversity and Gender “Breaking through the glass ceiling and avoiding the glass cliff” - Women still earn 16.2% less than men - Pay & Reward - Equal pay audits - Evaluating & designing jobs

12. Diversity and Discrimination My hot diversity topics for 2013 & beyond Managing mental health issues Disability discrimination Flexible working Whistle-blowing Equal pay

13. Implications for us One size does not fit all Being strategic Balancing legality, morality and business efficacy

14. Any questions