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International Men’s Day 2018: visit to North Belfast Men’s Shed

International Men’s Day 2018: visit to North Belfast Men’s Shed
Chief Commissioner visits North Belfast Men’s Shed on International Men’s Day

Tribunal rules against company in case of woman with eye problems

Tribunal rules against company in case of woman with eye problems
Company didn't make reasonable adjustment for worker with eye problems.

Equality Commission disappointed about Supreme Court Judgement

Equality Commission disappointed about Supreme Court Judgement
Lee v Ashers Baking Company Limited
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Good and harmonious relationships in the workplace

Good and harmonious relationships in the workplace
The importance of inclusive workplaces where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Every Customer Counts - audit and improve your offering

Every Customer Counts - audit and improve your offering
View from the Chair article by Dr Michael Wardlow

Blog article: STEM Employers and gender pay gap reporting

Blog article: STEM Employers and gender pay gap reporting
Blog article by Frank Fleming
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Statement on Key Inequalities in Participation in Public Life

Statement on Key Inequalities in Participation in Public Life
Commission statement on participation in public life in NI.

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.
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