Employment News
Myth 7: pre-employment questions
Myth 7: Employers in the UK can ask pre-employment questions about existing and past disabilities 25th September 2019 Not true: section 60 of the Equality Act 2010 makes it generally unlawful to ask questions about disability and health before a job offer is made. [...]
Discrimination in the workplace
Guernsey Press article 13th September 2019
Disability Review: Business Disability Forum (BDF) reports
Disability Review - BDF reports You can view the reports and commentary on the States of Guernsey website here The States of Guernsey's Disability and Inclusion Strategy contains an action for the States' to commission an audit of its practices, [...]
Disability Confidence Survey – with Chamber of Commerce
As part of the Accessible Town project (www.accessibletown.gg) We All Matter Eh? GDA and Access for All are partnering with Chamber of Commerce to survey local businesses and organisations to understand how we can support them to become [...]
Citizen's Advice Bureau Report on the treatment of non-locals
The Citizen's Advice Bureau have carried out some research on the treatment of foreign nationals living and working in Guernsey. Please download the pdfs to read their findings. Guest workers report Employment contracts 2017 report (Final) 2017 Case analysis of [...]
The GDA call to local businesses to support its vital services
The GDA are calling on local businesses to support its vital services. We are sending each one a flyer asking them to give us a hand as we work to support our 40+ disability charities and individual members. This year, [...]
Disability Officer Update
www.signpost.gg Guernsey’s website providing information for disabled people about services, activities and support is regularly updated. The aim of the website is to give you as much information as possible including contact details and referral criteria where required. If you cannot [...]
GOSHA Guernsey Occupational Safety & Health Association Talk
Please see attached document to read about a talk Not just another H&S brief – by Jason Anker 7pm, Wednesday 11th July 2018 at the Princess Royal Centre for Performing Arts Guernsey What happens when someone suffers a life-changing injury [...]
The GDA / We All Matter Eh? are seeking a Corporate Secretariat
The GDA Executive Board is expanding as we develop our work in the community and with businesses. We are looking for a Corporate Secretariat, who can volunteer 4-8 hours a month, preferably through CSR with their employer. It is a [...]
Carers' Action Plan for the States of Guernsey
Invitation for informal/ unpaid carers to give their views to inform a Carers Action Plan for the States of Guernsey and to attend an Engagement Event on Thursday 15th February 5.30 – 7.30pm at Les Cotils, Harry Bound Room In [...]
ERO Media Release – Toward fairness for all: Developing Guernsey’s equality and rights organisation
Please find on our blog below the ERO news release for your attention. Deputies Yerby and Le Clerc are available for interviews on this topic. Issued by: Siriol Evans Tel: 01481 732517 E-mail: Siriol.evans@gov.gg ERO Media Release Jan18 FINAL