You will have seen that, last month, the EHRC Draft Code on the interpretation of the Equality Act was laid in Parliament. This contains updated guidance on single-sex spaces following the Supreme Court ruling on the interpretation of the Equality Act last year.

We responded to the consultation on the guidance last year, highlighting areas of concern or where further clarity was needed to ensure the guidance was workable and supportive of all affected groups. There is, however, still concern that the implications for retailers are not clear.

With this in mind, we will be joined by the law firm RPC for a HR Technical Call explaining the updates to the Draft Code, with particular reference to the changes on single-sex spaces - and considering the implications for retail. There will also be time to ask questions and for members to share their own views and approaches with each other.

Speakers from RPC

Joanna Holford

Senior Associate

Joanna is an experienced employment lawyer. She regularly deals with a wide range of employment law issues both contentious and non-contentious. She specialises in employment litigation, particularly discrimination claims. Joanna has a keen interest in equality and its impact in the workplace. 

 

Charlotte Reid

Senior Associate

Charlotte is an experienced employment litigator and is regularly involved in tribunal, EAT, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court litigation. She also advises regularly on non-contentious employment matters, including on corporate transactions, change projects and restructurings, and day-to-day employee relations issues, with a particular focus on engagement and equality.