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I did ‘fit for work’ tests for the DWP. Here’s what I found

Letters: Dr Giles Youngs says it was hard to assess claimants’ fitness for work, especially when it came to their mental health. Plus a letter from Ian Henderson

The Guardian - UK

Equality regulator investigating DWP over treatment of disabled benefits claimants

THE Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is being investigated by the equality regulator over suspicions that its treatment of disabled benefits…

The National (Scotland)

DWP under investigation over disability benefit assessments after claimant deaths

Possible sanctions include an unlimited fine if ministers are found to have broken the law

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Inquiry to begin into DWP’s treatment of ill and disabled people on benefits

Some eligibility decisions have been linked to deaths of vulnerable claimants, and EHRC will examine if ministers acted unlawfully

The Guardian - UK

Leisure centres scrap biometric systems to keep tabs on staff amid UK data watchdog clampdown

Firms such as Serco and Virgin Active pull facial recognition and fingerprint scan systems used to monitor staff attendance

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s about an attitude change’: Guardian readers on menopause support needed at work

From a better understanding of menopause to flexible working, women share the measures that would really help

The Guardian - UK

The Observer view on new menopause guidance: educate bosses, but face up to wider ageism as well

Advice to employers must be followed by a conversation about lack of access to HRT and deep-seated sexism

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Tell us: what’s your experience of dealing with perimenopause at work?

We’re keen to hear from women in the UK about how they were supported during perimenopause by their employer and how they experienced their workplace

The Guardian - UK

Employers will be legally required to make 'reasonable adjustments' for people facing menopause

New menopause legislation has been put into place by the ECHR which will protect employees and force employers to make adjustments

Woman & Home

Employers must make ‘reasonable adjustments’ for women going through menopause

EHRC says employers have ‘responsibility to protect staff going through menopause’ as two-thirds of women with symptoms acknowledge negative impact

The Guardian - UK

Pontins discriminated against Travellers with list of 'undesirable' Irish surnames, watchdog finds

The holiday park company used a blacklist of mainly Irish surnames as part of a policy of refusing bookings by Gypsies and Travellers

Evening Standard

Shocked that Pontins put Irish Travellers on a secret blacklist? They’re far from the only ones

Acts of hatred against these groups are ‘regular as rain’. The widespread acceptance of them is Britain’s dirty secret, says journalist Ben Smoke

The Guardian - UK

Pontins served ‘unlawful act notice’ over discrimination against Irish Travellers

Equality watchdog forces holiday park operator into agreement after ‘undesirable guest’ list discovered

The Guardian - UK

Union reports MoD to watchdog over handling of sexual abuse allegations

EHRC must decide whether to investigate if ministry failing to meet obligations after claims from dozens of female civil servants

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What does the trans guidance for England’s schools say?

How to make sense of some of the key passages from long-delayed guidance

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: What the government advice on trans children in schools is really saying

In today’s newsletter: Long-delayed guidance finally published this week claims to ‘put the best interests of all children first’. What does the text reveal?

The Guardian - UK

UK equality watchdog faces review after new complaint over trans stance

Move could lead to EHRC losing its A status with global body and its right to participate at UN human rights council

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UK humans rights watchdog under review over approach to transgender people

THE UK’s human rights watchdog is under review and faces losing its seat on a United Nations council over its approach to transgender rights. The…

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The Independent UK

Antisemitism and Islamophobia ‘major drivers’ of hate crime, equality body says

The Equality and Human Rights Monitor report is produced for Parliament every five years.

Evening Standard

Sexism in the City: Sexual harassment still 'prevalent' in Square Mile with victims 'silenced' by use of NDAs

Equality watchdog warns about scale of sexual misconduct in the Square Mile to Commons Treasury Committee investigating 'Sexism in the City'

The Independent UK

Equalities watchdog expresses concerns for disabled over benefits reforms

The Government’s proposals are part of a post-pandemic drive to encourage more people with long-term conditions and disabilities into the workplace.

The Guardian - UK

Equalities watchdog ends investigation into complaints about its chairwoman

Equality and Human Rights Commission calls halt after review of process into how complaints against Kishwer Falkner were handled

The Independent UK

Investigation into human rights watchdog chair over behaviour claims closed

In May, Channel 4 News revealed Baroness Kishwer Falkner was being investigated after allegations about her behaviour were made by a member of staff.

The Independent UK

Conversion therapy ban legislation needed in King’s speech, says watchdog

There have been years of delays and U-turns since the Conservatives first vowed to ban conversion practices in July 2018.

The Guardian - UK

UK equality watchdog refuses to allow staff to speak up on race, tribunal hears

Preeti Kathrecha is suing Equality and Human Rights Commission alleging unfair dismissal and race discrimination

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