Employment equality

Ireland has strong equality legislation that protects employees and those associated with the workplace from discrimination in access to employment and how they are treated during employment. This section covers the Employment Equality Act 1998 and its amendments. It incorporates the relevant codes of practice which provide guidance on preventing and addressing the issues of bullying and harassment in the workplace.

The section describes how employers can stay compliant with employment equality legislation and implement best practice in managing a diverse workforce. A sample equal opportunities and dignity at work policy is presented, which incorporates the policy requirements in relation to preventing and dealing with bullying and harassment at work. The impact of equality legislation on recruitment and selection practices is further detailed in Recruitment.