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Simple terms explainer:
Councils should ensure fair employment practices across all aspects of recruitment, retention, and workforce management. This includes complying with equality legislation, promoting diversity and inclusion, and preventing discrimination in hiring and employment conditions. Councils should adopt transparent recruitment processes, provide equal access to training and development, and implement policies that support work-life balance and employee wellbeing.
Legal status
Discretionary
Duty category
Corporate services
Duty type
Organisational
Social determinant of health
Economic stability
Emerging policy and legislation
2
Bodies with shared interest
Fair Work Convention
Standards and frameworks
1