EEOS session 3: Discrimination in the workplace

In this final session we will cover:

- Protected Grounds

- Types of Discrimination

- Objective Justification

- Other Prohibited Conduct

- Reasonable Adjustments

- Legal tests

- Key considerations for employers and HR professionals

Information:

Please arrive at 12:15 for a 12:30 start.

Speakers:

Sarah Ash - Partner Walkers Guernsey Sarah leads our Channel Islands Employment Law Group and is the head of our Employment team in Guernsey. She advises on all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment law.

Anaëlle France – EEOS, Advice, Conciliation and Enforcement Officer with over two years of experience supporting individuals and employers on employment and discrimination matters. In her current role, Anaëlle delivers tailored advice, manages a caseload of conciliation matters with the aim of resolving disputes before they reach a hearing, and supports the Director with enforcement work to ensure employers are compliant with relevant employment legislation. She is currently working towards her CIPD Level 5 in People Management. Anaëlle played an integral role in the development of the service’s core processes, forms, and templates, and brings a strong working knowledge of employment law and discrimination legislation. Her professional background is in social work, with a focus on child protection and safeguarding—experience that has provided her with a solid foundation of transferable skills that she applies effectively in her current position. Outside of work, Anaëlle enjoys boxing which helps her stay focused, resilient, and goal oriented.

Please note:

1. Reminder emails will be sent to you the day before, with a further reminder on the morning of the event.

2. Photography and video production may take place at the event, and these images may be used in the CIPD newsletters.

3. By attending the event, you are giving your consent for your image to be used on any CIPD promotional materials.

4. Please cancel your ticket so someone else can take your place if your plans change and you can no longer make it – there is usually a waitlist for our events.

5. This event may include an external speaker who has prepared their own presentation. Any views or opinions expressed by the speaker are their own and do not reflect those of the CIPD.

6. If you require any reasonable adjustments to enhance your experience, please get in contact with us by responding to this email and we will do our best to accommodate.