Statutory equality reps

This course is designed for reps who are interested in or already have taken on the role of an equality rep in their workplace. As part of the Employment Rights Act 2025, equality reps now have the right to paid time off to perform their duties outlined by the ACAS code of practice. These could include:

  • Carrying out activities promoting the value of equality at work;​
  • Arranging learning or training;​
  • Providing information, guidance, or support to qualifying members;​
  • Consulting with the employer; ​
  • Obtaining and analysing information

The course aims to build on your existing skills and knowledge specifically looking at your role, rights and how to organise, campaign around equality issues in the workplace.

O Online
Now booking for Wednesday 10 February 2027
9.30am – 4.30 online

 

 

Level 3
You must have completed Reps 1 and introduction to equality
Request a place via your
Prospect or Bectu official

Who is the course for?

Existing equality reps or reps who want to find out more about the role. Must have completed reps 1 and Introduction to Equality courses.

What will I learn?

  • some of the key equality issues in UK workplaces today​
  • the role and rights of the statutory equality rep​
  • workplace issues and consider how to have impact ​
  • our rights to request data for campaigns
  • develop strategy for building union engagement