Where HR can go for guidance
Department for Work and Pensions
Areas of responsibility:
– Employment policy
– Civil rights for disabled people
– Policy on age (except Article 13 Employment Directive)
– Employment Service
– Sponsorship of the Disability Rights Commission
Home Office
Areas of responsibility:
– Work Permits (UK)
DTI
Areas of responsibility:
– Implementation of Article 13 with respect to age, religion and sexual
orientation
– Race equality in employment including Race Relations Employment Advisory
Service
– Equality Direct
– Work-life balance policy
Women and Equality Unit (in the Cabinet Office)
Areas of responsibility:
– Gender legislation and policy
– Equal Opportunities Commission
– Kingsmill Review of Women’s Employment and Pay
– Sexual orientation issues (other than Article 13)
