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How is our work influencing life in Northern Ireland and delivering equality? Learn more about our policy, legal and research work.
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Equality Commission disappointed about Supreme Court Judgment

Equality Commission disappointed about Supreme Court Judgment
Lee v Ashers Baking Company Limited

Award for man denied opportunity to apply for job because of age

Award for man denied opportunity to apply for job because of age
Legal case supported by the Equality Commission NI.

Fighting for equality - boxer settles case against Ulster Boxing Council

Fighting for equality - boxer settles case against Ulster Boxing Council
Case brought under the Fair Employment and Treatment (NI) Order.
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Blog article: STEM Employers and gender pay gap reporting

Blog article: STEM Employers and gender pay gap reporting
Blog article by Frank Fleming

Staff attitude to disabled customers can be so important for success

Staff attitude to disabled customers can be so important for success
How great customer service can make a huge difference to disabled people.

Blog: Gender Pay Reporting - the time to prepare is now

Blog: Gender Pay Reporting - the time to prepare is now
Blog article by Paul Oakes, Advisory Services Team
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Draft Corporate Plan 2019-2022 – We want to hear your views

Draft Corporate Plan 2019-2022 – We want to hear your views
Draft Corporate Plan 2019-2022

Equality Commission Publishes Nineteenth Annual Report

Equality Commission Publishes Nineteenth Annual Report
The nineteenth Annual Report of the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland.

Questions for UK Government on equality issues affecting women in NI

Questions for UK Government on equality issues affecting women in NI
Brexit could diminish protection under the law for women in NI.
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