Equality at work
In the workplace and society we seek to eliminate discrimination on grounds of gender, age, race or ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and religion.
Our guide to equality at work will give you an overview of the legal rights that relate to equal opportunities at work.
What does the law say about race equality at work?
The Equality Act outlaws discrimination, harassment and victimisation on the grounds of race, ethnicity and nationality.
We press employers to adopt the responsibilities under the Equality Act that include a public-sector duty to promote good race relations and eliminate racial discrimination. (Although this applies only to the public sector, the duties on employers are good business practice and should also therefore apply in the private and voluntary sectors.)
Race equality resource pack
Our race equality resource pack for reps and members contains legal guidance, how to be a good ally in the workplace and support on how you can support members through personal cases.
Download our race equality resource pack
Race Action Plan
To help keep a focus on race equity, we have pulled our work together in a Race Action Plan that has been developed in partnership, and with the help of, black members and experts in the field – with members’ views at the core of the plan.
The plan aims to ensure that Prospect lives up to our ambitions on inclusion, meets the expectations of black members, and tackles racism and discrimination across the economy.
Get support as a member
Speak with your representatives:
If you work in an organisation that has local Prospect representatives, you should speak to them about any work-related issues.
Call the member contact centre on 0300 600 1878 or email [email protected]