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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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Teacher settles sex discrimination case with Grammar School

Teacher settles sex discrimination case with Grammar School
Case supported by the Equality Commission NI.

Judgement in race discrimination case against John Mulholland Motors

Judgement in race discrimination case against John Mulholland Motors
Race discrimination case supported by the Equality Commission NI.

Arts Council NI Chief Executive settles Age Discrimination Case

Arts Council NI Chief Executive settles Age Discrimination Case
Chief Executive of Arts Council NI settles Age Discrimination Case for £12,000
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Survey findings: are NI workplaces welcoming and inclusive?

Survey findings: are NI workplaces welcoming and inclusive?
Over 3,500 employees responded to the Equality Commission's survey.

Blog: Equal pay and the law - what employers need to know

Blog: Equal pay and the law - what employers need to know
Blog by Paul Oakes, Manager of the Advisory Services Team.

Welcoming women into the workplace

Welcoming women into the workplace
Encouraging the improvement of opportunities for women.
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Equality Commission NI publishes 20th Annual Report (2018-19)

Equality Commission NI publishes 20th Annual Report (2018-19)
Equality Commission NI publishes Annual Report for 2018-19

Comment on Ulster University review of mental health policies in NI

Comment on Ulster University review of mental health policies in NI
Commission comment on Ulster University review of mental health policies in NI

Equality Commission welcomes appointment of new Commissioners

Equality Commission welcomes appointment of new Commissioners
New Commissioners and a Deputy Chief Commissioner appointed.
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