Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Knowing your rights at work

• Acas – official, impartial advice on employment rights, discrimination, flexible working, harassment and dismissal.
  • Helpline: 0300 123 1100 (Mon–Fri). Acas+2Acas+2

Inclusive employers and schemes

• Disability Confident – UK government scheme encouraging employers to recruit and retain disabled people; employers can sign up at Levels 1–3. GOV.UK+2GOV.UK+2
• Many job adverts display the Disability Confident logo – useful to highlight to disabled clients.

Further support

• Encourage clients facing discrimination to:
  • Keep written records (dates, times, what happened, witnesses).
  • Contact Acas for early conciliation and advice. Acas+1
  • Use specialist charities or unions depending on their situation (e.g. disability, race equality, LGBTQ+ support).