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Publication - Impact assessment

Scotland's National Strategy for Economic Transformation Programme 5: A Fairer and More Equal Society Equality Impact Assessment (Record and Results)

Published
31 October 2022
Topic
Economy
ISBN
9781805251422

Summary of results for the Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) undertaken to consider the impacts on equality of Scotland’s National Strategy for Economic Transformation Programme 5: A Fairer and More Equal Society

Equality Impact Assessment (Record and Results)

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Stage 3: Assessing the impacts and identifying opportunities to promote equality

Do you think that the policy impacts on people because of their age?
Age Positive Negative None Reasons for your decision
Eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation x NSET, Programme 5 projects ('NSET projects' from now on) do not discriminate based on age. Support will be available to those who meet the eligibility criteria. The funding will contribute to tackling this challenge by engaging all, including young people with opportunities suited to individuals' needs, within the local area.
Advancing equality of opportunity x All those who meet the eligibility criteria will be able to participate in NSET projects. However, the policy intent of all projects has a specific focus on actively advancing equality of opportunity and removing barriers to obtaining sustainable employment given young people face worse outcomes in the labour market and older workers (50+) make up a larger share of long-term unemployment.
Promoting good relations among and between different age groups x NSET projects will support people of all ages into work, education and training, helping to integrate people with colleagues of different ages. Furthermore, the Scottish Approach to Service Design, will support positive and ongoing engagement with service users.
Do you think that the policy impacts disabled people?
Disability Positive Negative None Reasons for your decision
Eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation x We acknowledge that there are inequalities and issues facing disabled people, including young disabled people, when entering employment that the 'A Fairer Scotland for Disabled People: employment action plan' considers. Supporting disabled people into places of work could help promote the value of employing disabled persons, contributing to the elimination of discrimination/harassment/victimisation. We will continue to work with delivery partners to better promote and communicate available employability support through their activity targeting those with protected equality characteristics, including disabled people.
Advancing equality of opportunity x Evidence shows that disabled people have worse outcomes in the labour market than non-disabled people. By supporting disabled people into work, the policy could contribute to the narrowing of the disability employment gap and disability pay gap.
Promoting good relations among and between disabled and non-disabled people x Increasing numbers of disabled people in the workforce should have a positive effect on the collective understanding of the challenges some disabled people face, as well as demonstrate what they have to contribute to the workplace. Increasing the number of disabled parents who are successful in progressing in work could promote better relations within the work environment.
Do you think that the policy impacts on men and women in different ways?
Sex Positive Negative None Reasons for your decision
Eliminating unlawful discrimination x Evidence shows that women are more likely to take on the caring responsibilities of children/family and as such are more likely than men to face any discrimination associated with this. It is also women who have to physically experience the pregnancy and the related maternity absence. In some cases this comes with unlawful treatment at work or discriminatory practice when trying to obtain work.
Advancing equality of opportunity x NSET projects will support both males and females into employment and could help contribute to the narrowing of the gender employment gap.
Promoting good relations between men and women x NSET projects have the potential to promote good relations between men and women given it will not encourage gender specific roles. Increasing the number of parents (especially mothers) in the workforce could promote better relations within the work environment.
Do you think that the policy impacts on women because of pregnancy and maternity?
Pregnancy and Maternity Positive Negative None Reasons for your decision
Eliminating unlawful discrimination x Mothers, who are also likely to be of child-bearing age and therefore could become pregnant again, will be targeted by the programme. There is evidence that pregnant women are often discriminated against and can experience a loss in pay or status as a result of being pregnant. Supporting mothers into places of work could therefore help promote the value of employing individuals from these groups and contribute to the elimination of any discrimination/harassment/victimisation.
Advancing equality of opportunity x There is evidence which shows that mothers/pregnant women face barriers and challenges in work. Supporting individuals from this group could therefore help to reduce this inequality faced.
Promoting good relations x Through projects we will provide support to help integrate young mothers into a work setting promoting the value individuals from this group can bring in a work environment.
Do you think your policy impacts on transsexual people?
Gender reassignment Positive Negative None Reasons for your decision
Eliminating unlawful discrimination x NSET projects do not discriminate based on gender reassignment. All referrals for support will be those who meet the eligibility criteria.
Advancing equality of opportunity x NSET projects do not discriminate based on gender reassignment. All referrals for support will be those who meet the eligibility criteria.
Promoting good relations x NSET projects do not discriminate based on gender reassignment. All referrals for support will be those who meet the eligibility criteria.
Do you think that the policy impacts on people because of their sexual orientation?
Sexual orientation Positive Negative None Reasons for your decision
Eliminating unlawful discrimination x NSET projects do not discriminate based on sexual orientation. All referrals to the programmes will be clients who meet the eligible criteria.
Advancing equality of opportunity x NSET projects do not discriminate based on sexual orientation. All referrals to the programmes will be clients who meet the eligible criteria.
Promoting good relations x NSET projects not discriminate based on sexual orientation but individuals of a particular sexual orientation are not a target group for the service.
Do you think the policy impacts on people on the grounds of their race?
Race Positive Negative None Reasons for your decision
Eliminating unlawful discrimination x NSET projects do not discriminate based on race. All referrals to the programmes will be clients who meet the eligible criteria.
Advancing equality of opportunity x As the minority ethnic population are overrepresented in terms of unemployment and long-term unemployment, the policy could help to reduce this disparity in outcomes. It is requirement of the Single Grant Offer letter for 2022/23 for Local Employability Partnerships to demonstrate how the investment is promoting Fair Work First. Service delivery partners are expected to apply their equality policies to eliminate any barriers users may encounter in accessing to support and services.
Promoting good race relations x NSET projects should support those from minority ethnic groups into places of work, helping to promote diverse workforces.
Do you think the policy impacts on people because of their religion or belief?
Religion or belief Positive Negative None Reasons for your decision
Eliminating unlawful discrimination x NSET projects do not discriminate based on religion. All referrals to the programmes will be those who meet the eligibility criteria.
Advancing equality of opportunity x Evidence shows that there is disparity in employment rates by religion with some religious groups facing inequality in the labour market. If the policy is successful in reaching these disadvantaged groups it could advance equality of opportunity. Service delivery partners are expected to apply their equality policies to eliminate any barriers users may encounter in accessing to support and services. Delivery partners will also be encouraged to undertake their own Equality Impact Assessments to identify gaps and opportunities to further advance equity and equality across the employability landscape.
Promoting good relations x Given the disparity in labour market outcomes described above, the policy could support those from diverse religious groups into places of work, helping to promote diverse workforces.
Do you think the policy impacts on people because of their marriage or civil partnership?
Marriage and Civil Partnership[23] Positive Negative None Reasons for your decision
Eliminating unlawful discrimination x NSET projects do not discriminate based on marriage or civil partnership. All referrals for support will be those who meet the eligibility criteria.

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