We are committed to promoting and ensuring equality, and to valuing diversity. Our diversity strategy covers employment issues. It will help us prepare for the new single Equality Duty [External website].
This Equality Duty comes into force in 2011 and for the first time will include age, sexual orientation, and religion or belief.
Last updated - 15th November 2009
We're committed to giving every employee the same opportunities, whatever their background. Individuals and managers at all levels of the Civil Service must comply with the latest legislation in this area.
Generally, equality legislation is simple and specific. The Civil Service will not unlawfully discriminate in any aspect of employment, including:
how employees are treated.
For more detail on policies in specific areas see our guidelines and policy pages.
A central part of creating a diverse workforce is marking sure staff work in a safe, non-threatening environment and are not subjected to harassment or bullying. All departments and agencies have an obligation to do this.
Read our policy on harassment
Read more about what we're doing to build and develop a diverse Civil Service:
There are a range of networks across the Civil Service offering help and support to disabled employees and those in minority groups.
