Assessment of equality

The purpose of equality assessment is to identify development targets related to non-discrimination. Measures for promoting equality in the workplace and operations can be planned on the basis of such an assessment. Concrete measures are entered in the equality promotion plan. This plan may be separate or form part of another plan (an equality plan, a curriculum, an activity programme for occupational safety and health, etc.). A wide range of material, listed as sources in this guide, is available in support of the preparation of an equality promotion plan.

An equality promotion plan may include a description of the methods used for assessing equality and assessment results, a list of concrete measures for fostering equality and a specification of the follow-up, assessment and updating, if necessary, of the plan’s implementation and the related schedule.

Assessment matrix

Various guides on equality planning may serve as a source of ideas for an assessment of equality and plans made on the basis of such an assessment. Although certain materials were prepared while the former Non-Discrimination Act was in force, the guides and materials herein are ideal for preparing a plan pursuant to the new Non-Discrimination Act that takes account of all grounds for discrimination. Some guidelines prepared after the entry into force of the new Act have been published. This list includes the material in chronological order: