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General equality resources

29 October 2024

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Supporting members to challenge discrimination and harassment

Being subject to discrimination can be incredibly upsetting and undermining. It can feel like a personal attack and those subject to it can feel isolated and vulnerable. It is important that UCU representatives and members work together to identify what treatment is discriminatory and challenge employers where that is the case.

Discrimination takes many forms and people respond differently to how they have been treated in a variety of circumstances.

This toolkit is designed to help you and your UCU representatives identify that what you have experienced amounts to discrimination, how to gather relevant evidence and the practical steps and procedures to be followed through internal processes and, if applicable, to the employment tribunal stage. Not all cases will result in an employment tribunal claim. Many claims of discrimination can be resolved through the internal procedures and this guide will ensure that you and your UCU representatives have put your best case forward.

Challenging discrimination - how to build an effective case: a toolkit for UCU members [705kb]


AoC guidance for colleges on Equality Impact Assessments  

The Association of Colleges have published guidance on carrying out an Equality Impact Assessment in colleges. You can download the guidance below.

AOC, equality impact asessment guidance for colleges, Jun 13 [280kb]

Last updated: 4 December 2024