Press Releases

Press Release: EOC Statement: Response to David Cameron's call for more work-life balance
Published : Monday 22 May 2006 

Press Release: EOC response to the Department for Education and Skills Green Paper for Youth, 'Youth Matters'
Today the Department for Education and Skills (DFES) released its Green Paper for Youth, ‘Youth Matters’.
Published : Monday 18 July, 2005

Statement: EOC response to DTI research on flexible working
Responsive statement from the Equal Opportunities Commission to research released today by the DTI, showing a significant increase in flexible working in Britain over the last six years.
Published : Tuesday 5 July, 2005

Press release: Pay gap will not close unless new law prompts businesses to act, says EOC
The pay gap between women and men will not close unless there is a radical rethink of equality laws, said the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today.
Published : Monday 4 July, 2005

Press release: Victims of pregnancy discrimination suffer in silence
More than seven in ten pregnant women treated unfairly at work are suffering in silence, according to a report released today from the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) . Unless the current situation changes, one million pregnant women are likely to experience discrimination at work over the next five years .
Published : Wednesday 29 June, 2005

Press release: EOC and MOD sign agreement to address sexual harassment in the armed forces
The Equal Opportunites Commission (EOC) and the Secretary of State for Defence today, Thursday 23rd June, signed an agreement to address the issue of sexual harassment in the armed forces.
Published : Thursday 23 June, 2005

Press release: Communications giant acts unlawfully in denying employee flexible working
A call centre worker, whose employer refused to grant her suitable flexible working arrangements to allow her to care for her baby, has won her case at an Employment Tribunal - supported by the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC).
Published : Tuesday 21 June, 2005

Dads got that loving feeling
New research reveals dads want to play a greater role in caring for their newborn babies.
Published : Wednesday 15 June, 2005

Equality Bill's second reading - June 15
The Equality Bill gets its second reading today in the House of Lords. Find out more in our briefing paper.
Published : Wednesday 15 June, 2005

Are you, or do you know any mothers who could be a potential media case study?
We want to hear from women who feel they've experienced pregnancy discrimination during their pregnancy, maternity leave or upon their return to work.
Published : Wednesday 15 June, 2005

Press release: Royal Mail progress in tackling sexual harassment continues, but still work to do - says EOC
Royal Mail has made progress in stamping out sexual harassment but still has further work to do, the Equal Opportunties Commission (EOC) said today.
Published : Friday 10 June, 2005

Press release: Student Midwives win ground-breaking right to maternity pay
Three student midwives who were denied their bursary income during their maternity leave have won their case against the National Health Service at an Employment Appeal Tribunal today.
Published : Friday 3 June, 2005

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