6.10.3 Legal and ethical considerations

• What are legal considerations in diversity and inclusion focused on?

  Laws protecting from discrimination
• Moral principles promoting fairness and respect are known as ethical considerations
• Which legislation is mentioned as a key legal framework in the UK for diversity and inclusion?

  Equality Act 2010
• The Equality Act 2010 prevents discrimination based on nine protected characteristics.
• The Disability Discrimination Act requires reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities
• What do the Equal Pay Regulations address in the workplace?

  Gender pay gap
• Match the legal or ethical consideration with its focus:

  Legal Considerations ↔️ Compliance with laws

  Ethical Considerations ↔️ Moral principles of fairness
• Fairness in HR means treating all employees equally regardless of their background.
• What does the ethical principle of respect in HR emphasize?

  Valuing unique contributions
• Equality in HR ensures all employees have equal access to opportunities
• Steps for businesses to comply with diversity and inclusion laws

  1️⃣ Review current HR policies

  2️⃣ Identify areas of non-compliance

  3️⃣ Implement necessary changes

  4️⃣ Train employees on legal requirements

  5️⃣ Monitor and update policies regularly
• Compliance with diversity and inclusion laws is optional for businesses.

  False
• What is one reason why compliance with diversity and inclusion laws is crucial for businesses?

  Avoid legal repercussions
• A key legal framework for diversity and inclusion is the Equality Act 2010
• The Equality Act 2010 prevents discrimination based on nine protected characteristics.
• Match the law/regulation with its key protection:

  Equality Act 2010 ↔️ Prevents discrimination

  Disability Discrimination Act ↔️ Requires reasonable accommodations

  Equal Pay Regulations ↔️ Mandates equal pay
• What do legal considerations in diversity and inclusion refer to?

  Obligations under laws
• Ethical considerations in diversity and inclusion focus on moral principles that promote fairness and respect
• A company adhering to legal considerations would have non-discrimination policies in hiring and promotion processes.
• Match the legal framework with its key protection:

  Equality Act 2010 ↔️ Ensures equal opportunity

  Disability Discrimination Act ↔️ Promotes accessibility

  Equal Pay Act ↔️ Addresses gender pay gap
• What is one ethical principle that guides HR practices in promoting diversity and inclusion?

  Fairness
• One ethical principle is respect, which values each employee's unique contributions and perspectives
• What does transparency in HR policies ensure?

  Open communication
• Complying with diversity and inclusion laws ensures fair treatment and avoids legal issues.
• Steps for creating an ethical and inclusive work environment:

  1️⃣ Develop inclusive policies

  2️⃣ Conduct diversity training

  3️⃣ Promote open communication

  4️⃣ Implement fair hiring practices

  5️⃣ Establish feedback mechanisms
• Google has promoted diversity by investing in employee resource groups
• Legal and ethical challenges in diversity and inclusion can arise in areas such as equal pay and discriminatory practices.