Legislation is 'one of the most socially important in recent times', says g'vt
A piece of legislation, termed by the Government as one of the most important in social terms in recent times, comes into force today (1 Jan).
The Equality Act is being brought in in stages.
This latest tranche aims to cover discrimination in a number of areas, including age, disability and gender as well as race, religion or sexual orientation.
There is shortly due to be a consultation on a second code of practice, relating to services public functions and associations.
Equality Champion and MLC Jane Poole Wilson says the way disabled employees are regarded is paramount:
Bride organising waste collection after Birchalls arrangement 'terminated'
DoI seeks to extend use of temporary silt removal and storage site
Chamber of Commerce calls on gov to address immigration challenges
Free Shingles jabs for over 65s still 'under review'
Can you speak multiple languages?
Manx May Day celebration to be held at Cregneash
