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Reasonable Steps Defence

Overview

Cost: Free

Taking steps to prevent unlawful workplace discrimination.

Who is this course for?

Suitable for HR professionals, line managers, and policymakers.

Course overview

This course explains how an organisation or business can show it has taken all reasonable steps required by law to prevent discrimination at work. It covers practical ways to promote equality, create a fair and harmonious workplace, and reduce the risk of discrimination complaints. The course also explains vicarious liability and provides examples of good practice.

What this course will cover

By attending this training course, you will:

  • Understand the reasonable steps defence and how it works in practice.
  • Learn about key tools to promote equality and create a fair and respectful workplace.
  • Understand the concept of vicarious liability.
  • See examples of good practice for preventing discrimination.

Dates

25 June 2026, 11:00 - 12:00
Online event

Cost: Free

Terms

We reserve the right to cancel or amend the timings of these sessions.

We appreciate as much notice of cancellation by delegates as possible, so that we can re-allocate the place. Delegates may cancel their booking by email or by phone.

Delegates are responsible for any charges incurred during attendance at the session.

We are happy to share our training materials with guidance on their use from commission staff.

Event organiser

Equality Commission NI
Equality House
7-9 Shaftesbury Square
Belfast
BT2 7DP
United Kingdom


028 90 890 888
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