Discrimination at Work
Law on Sex and Race Discrimination
Legal Action Group (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published in June 1992
Book
Paperback/Softback
406 pages
978-0-905099-31-6 (ISBN)
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Description
Written for those who need updated coverage of UK and European Community legislation and case law (including equal pay, pensions and the CRE/EOC Codes of Practice), this book explains how the law against discrimination on grounds of gender or race affects both staff and employers. The law is stated for England and Wales as at 1st January 1992. Practical guidance is provided on advising and representing people with individual grievances. The book highlights practices which may be illegal, and thus is also of value to those engaged in developing and implementing equal opportunities policies.
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
tables, notes, list of addresses, index
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 148 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-905099-31-6 (9780905099316)
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Other editions
New editions
Camilla Palmer | etc. | Gay Moon
Discrimination at Work
Law on Sex, Race and Disability Discrimination
Book
10/1997
3rd Edition
Legal Action Group
€59.62
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Content
Introduction: what causes sex discrimination?; what causes race discrimination? what can be done? Part 1 The legal structure: the legislation; adjudication structure. Part 2 Direct discrimination: less favourable treatment; on the ground of race or sex; motive; discrimination on the ground of another's race; race or sex need not be the only cause; stereotyping; same or similar relevant circumstances; proving discrimination by inference; what kind of evidence? Part 3 Pressure or instructions to discriminate and victimization: pressure to discriminate; instructions to discriminate; victimization. Part 4 Indirect discrimination: proving indirect discrimination; subsequent direct discrimination claim; American law, EC law and indirect discrimination. Part 5 Sex and marital discrimination: types of discrimination; sex and marital discrimination by employers; Equal Pay Act 1970. Part 6 Race discrimination: Race Relations Act 1976; race discrimination by employers. Part 7 Discrimination by bodies other than employers: partners; trade unions and professional and employers' organizations; qualifying bodies; vocational training bodies; Manpower Services Commission, Training Commission etc; employment agencies; discrimination against contract workers; exceptions. Part 8 European Community law: EC legislation; EC law in UK courts and tribunals; EC law and indirect discrimination; bypassing UK law; how useful is UK law? Part 9 Getting work: recruitment procedures; advertising; employment agencies; qualifications; experience; tests and application forms; age limits; children; hours of work; other legislation; residence; mobility; attitudes; interviews; positive action. Part 10 Pay: who is protected by the Equal Pay Act?; exclusions from the EPA; the comparable man; what is pay?; like work; equivalent work; work of equal value; is the work of equal value?; material factor defence; collective agreements; discrimination in pay systems. Part 11 Harassment: what is harassment?; dismissal or forced resignation; harassment itself unlawful discrimination?; other detriments; who is liable?; compensation; codes of practice; EC law and sexual harassment; other forms of legal action. Part 13 The rights of pregnant women: rights under the EPCA; rights under Equal Pay Act 1970; discriminatory dismissals under the SDA; less favourable treatment while on maternity leave; right to return to work after pregnancy; right to return to same job; rights under the contract of employment; EC law rights to statutory maternity pay. Part 14 Leaving work: dismissal; discriminatory dismissals; retirement and pensions; pensions; social security benefits linked to pensionable age. Part 15 Procedures and remedies: generally; procedure in discrimination and equal pay cases; equal value cases; after the hearing - all claims; judicial review against public bodies; tribunal orders; EOC and CRE. Appendix: precedents.