The Council has taken a wide range of actions to ensure recognition of equality and diversity issues in employment and has put measures in place to build a diverse and inclusive workforce. Further details are given in our Equality Scheme 2009-12 which includes a section on employment both within the scheme itself and within the action plan. To view the Equality Scheme 2009-12 click here.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission Scotland champions equality and human rights for all, working to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and build good relations, ensuring that has a fair chance to participate in society.
Click here for the Equality and Human Rights Commission website.
Please also see links below to various leaflets on different equalities areas which may be useful.
These leaflets have been produced to help employees know what their rights are in employment in regard different aspects of equality.
This Equal Opportunities Commission leaflet provides advice to employees who are undergoing gender reassignment. It may also be a useful source of information for people who are not familiar with transgender issues.
Transgender and work: your rights as an employee
This Equal Opportunities Commission leaflet sets out some of the actions you can take if you have suffered sexual harassment at work.
Sexual harassment: Don't put up with it
This Equal Opportunities Commission leaflet gives you information on what to do if you think you have been refused a job because of your sex.
Fair treatment in recruitment: have you been refused a job becuase of your sex?
Age Discrimination Information Leaflet
New Age Discrimination regulations come into effect in October 2006. Download the information leaflet for further information.
Religion & Belief Discrimination Information Leaflet
Discrimination in the workplace on the grounds of Religion and Belief is illegal.
Download the information leaflet for further information.
Sexual Orientation Discrimination Information Leaflet
Discrimination in the workplace because of sexual orientation is illegal.
Download the information leaflet for further information.
