Women in the Workplace 2022-07-13
2022-07-13
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Q1
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The question arises from a broader discussion on measures to aid women's advancement and equality at work.
What steps are being taken by the Government to support women in the workplace?
We are committed to helping women in every workplace and have announced new initiatives such as requiring employers to provide salary information in job adverts, promoting women's return to STEM roles, and establishing a taskforce to increase the number of women-led high growth businesses.
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Assessment & feedback
No specific steps or commitments were provided beyond general statements about initiatives.
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Q2
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This question follows a legal judgment affirming the protection of gender-critical beliefs under the Equality Act. It prompts for steps to ensure compliance with this ruling by employers.
Will the Minister join in welcoming the employment appeal tribunal's judgment on protecting gender-critical beliefs and will she outline what steps will be taken to ensure all employers comply with these legal protections?
We agree that free speech should be protected and open discussion allowed. It is each employer's responsibility to comply with legislation such as the Equality Act 2010, interpreted by the courts.
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Did not explicitly state support for the judgment or outline specific steps for compliance.
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Q3
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The UK Government ratified the International Labour Organisation convention to prevent violence and harassment in the workplace, particularly affecting women.
How will the Government ensure compliance with the provisions of the International Labour Organisation convention on preventing and enforcing laws against workplace violence and harassment?
The Minister for Women and Equalities will write to my right hon. Friend to provide a fuller update on the Government's commitment to these matters.
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Did not outline specific steps or programmes, instead suggested follow-up through correspondence.
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