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Wide-ranging guidance and advice on employment and discrimination matters can now be accessed online with less than a month to go until new social legislation takes effect in Guernsey for the first time.
The site has been launched as part of efforts to create the Employment & Equal Opportunities Service, which is replacing the Employment Relations Service, and will work to resolve employment and discrimination matters at arms-length from the States.
It details guidance issued by government for employees, employers, service users and service providers on aspects of the incoming law which takes effect on 1 October.
This includes cases such as unfair dismissal, contracts, sex discrimination, disability, carer status, religion or belief.
It will be illegal to discriminate on these grounds in employment, the provision of goods and services, in accommodation, and in the membership of clubs and associations.
Most schools will not need to comply with the law until September 2025.
Pictured: The States approved the legislation last year, with commencement fast approaching.
Stephen Glencross, Director of the EEOS, said the website will be the “go to resource on matters” for everyone.
“The team is working hard behind the scenes to get ready for the launch and are available to start taking initial enquiries in relation to matters covered by the Prevention of Discrimination Ordinance, although complaints can’t be made under that Ordinance until October. “
Deputy Peter Roffey, President of Employment & Social Security, which successfully steered the anti-discrimination proposals through the States Assembly, said he was “delighted” with progress being made.
“Employees, employers, service users and service providers are now able to access guidance on the Ordinance through the EEOS website,” he added.
The website can be accessed HERE.
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