The Equality Act

The madness continues.....

Here in Merry Old UK (PLC) we are equal in the eyes of the law - if not actually in the eyes or minds of each other. I`ll say no more on THAT but LEGALLY all of us are to be treated the same, regardless of race, religion, nationality, etc etc. This is a good thing. It is the only civilised way to treat one another. I would hate it if someone from another nation started dissing the English without good reason (there are after all  several good reasons available for them to choose from), so I don`t do it myself.

But now we are all MORE equal. Bring forth the Equality Act.

Now, up until 30th Sept., if I or a staff member at Larcholme was rude in a racist or sexist, or religion-ist way, that individual can be prosecuted under English Law by the offended party.

Starting on 1st October, it gets MUCH more complicated. Let`s say nurse Freda tells nurse Daisy a joke, and nurse Daisy thinks that said joke is offensive in her eyes, even if nurse Daisy and her race, nationality, religion, favourite rock band etc. were NOT a part of the joke, nurse Daisy can complain to, and sue - ME. The employer. Who may have had his head in your mouth at the time, or be on a course in East Grinstead, or topping up his tan in Borth. Suddenly I am resposible for my staff actions and thoughts not only to the public, but to everybody including each other.

Thank you Theresa May, Tory, for this. Another Sword of Damocles to hang over my head.