On 14 November 2012, the European Commission proposed EU legislation to accelerate progress towards a better gender balance on the corporate boards of European companies.
Research commissioned by Trust for London shows that more than half of employees felt more positive about their workplace after the Living Wage was introduced.
In October 2012, the Government confirmed its intention to repeal two measures in the Equality Act 2010 and published its response to the consultation on the proposals.
In October 2012, the Government confirmed its intention to repeal the third party harassment provision and published its response to the consultation on this proposal.
On 1 October 2012, Opportunity Now and Race for Opportunity published ‘Diversity on boards. Guidance to companies on implementation of the UK Corporate Governance Code amendments on diversity on boards’
On 14 September 2012, Business Secretary Vince Cable announced ‘new steps to give firms more flexibility and confidence in managing their workforce and to reduce employment law red tape’.
In June 2012, the Government published a response to the Equal Pay section of the Modern Workplace consultation.
‘Changing Gear: Quickening the Pace of Women’s Progression’ was published by Opportunity Now in August 2012.
On 7 August 2012, the Equality and Diversity Forum responded to the Government consultation on employer liability for harassment of employees by third parties.
On 20 July 2012, EDF submitted its response to the consultation on the repeal of two enforcement provisions.
