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6. Human Resource Management
6.10 Diversity and Inclusion
6.10.3 Legal and ethical considerations
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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.