Rejected petition: audits, random checks, and penalties on workplace awards on equality
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Require all workplace awards on equality, diversity, or inclusion to be independently audited, with measurable pledges, random spot checks, employee interviews, and penalties for false claims, overseen by an independent regulator.
Many companies win “Top Employer” awards based only on self-reported data, allowing discrimination to be hidden behind PR. This misleads jobseekers, employees, and investors. Independent checks will ensure awards reflect reality, protect workers, and restore public trust in workplace standards.
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.
We can only accept petitions that the Government or Parliament is responsible.
The Government is not directly responsible for such workplace awards.
We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.