Disability Legislation News
Small Business forum on the discrimination legislation
In partnership with Chamber of Commerce we are running an open forum on the legislation Wednesday 29th June 12-2pm at the Chamber offices. Charities are welcome to register for the event - as small organisations. Please see the link [...]
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion workshop
The GDA is partnering with Equality Guernsey to deliver a workshop on celebrating Equality Diversity and Inclusion. This will take place at Les Cotils 7pm Thursday 26th May. All are welcome. Resources Campaign Outline - final.docx [...]
CGi asks the States to reveal the costs of implementing and running the new anti-discrimination law
STATES PRESSED TO CLARIFY COSTS OF NEW ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAW March 16, 2022 by Ian Le Moigne THE Confederation of Guernsey Industry is asking the States to reveal the costs of implementing and running the new anti-discrimination law which are estimated to be around [...]
G4 statement on the discrimination legislation
Business Groups Respond to Request for Consultation G4 business groups have jointly responded to a request for feedback on the Anti-Discrimination Legislation proposals. The Institute of Directors IOD Guernsey International Business Association GIBA Guernsey’s Chamber of Commerce and the Chartered [...]
Resolutions – Discrimination Ordinance: Grounds of i) Religion or Belief and ii) Sexual Orientation
As far as we understand the States made the following decisions on 4th November 2021. The States were asked to decide: - Whether, after consideration of the Policy Letter entitled “Discrimination Ordinance: Grounds of i) Religion or Belief and [...]
The Consortium – GDA partners to deliver on the discrimination training
The GDA and its brands We All Matter, Eh? (members voice) and Access for All, are excited announce a new partnership to deliver the discrimination legislation training in 2022 The Consortium, led by The Guernsey Institute and international law [...]
ESS stakeholder group update
2nd meeting of the External stakeholder group members The 2nd meeting of the external stakeholder group (Discrimination Legislation User Group) Meeting was held on 22nd June 2021 Agenda: Update on progress of Policy and implementation work Timeframe Results from training needs [...]
ESS push back on GPEG ‘Pause And Review’
RESPONSE TO GPEG’S REVIEW OF THE STATES OF GUERNSEY PROPOSALS ON ANTI-DISCRIMINATION BY Deputy Peter Roffey, President Employment and Social Secuirty (ESS) " I feel compelled to write a response to GPEG’s “Review of the States of Guernsey Proposals [...]
Discrimination Legislation FAQ’s and Information Sheets
Over the last few months the GDA and Equality Guernsey have met with a number of business groups, organisations, deputies and influencers to gain a better understanding of the support they are looking for in relation to the impending [...]
GWP release and member meeting
The Government Work Plan (GWP) stage 2 policy letter was published 17th June 2021 you can view it here We will be discussing the contents of the GWP as our introduction to the member meeting Thursday 24th June 7pm [...]
A summary of changes made to policy proposals in response to consultation feedback
There were significant changes to the Discrimination Legislation proposals over its proposal life time. The original 'Strawman' was drafted (best practice) A consultation with key stakeholders Draft technical policy proposals were drawn up The ESS Committee consulted widely on [...]
Employment and Discrimination Tribunal Posts
The Employment and Discrimination Tribunal is looking for new panel members and legally qualified chairs to adjudicate on tribunals. This will include tribunals under the new legislation which will provide protection on the grounds of disability and carer status. [...]