Discrimination at Work
Law on Sex, Race and Disability Discrimination
3rd Edition
Published in October 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
704 pages
978-0-905099-70-5 (ISBN)
Description
This is an explanation of how the law against discrimination in the workplace affects both staff and employers. The book aims to provide an understanding of the British and European Union legislation, with coverage of equal pay, pensions, maternity rights, and the CRE/EOC Codes of Guidance. It has been revised to incorporate the Industrial Tribunals Act 1996 and the Employment Rights Act 1996.
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Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
list of addresses
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 148 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-905099-70-5 (9780905099705)
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Previous edition
Book
06/1992
2nd Edition
Legal Action Group
€49.71
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Content
Part 1 The legal framework: the legal structure; direct discrimination; indirect discrimination; victimization; sex and marital discrimination; race discrimination; liability for discrimination; discrimination by bodies other than employers; European Community law. Part 2 Discrimination in practice: getting work; at work; positive action; harassment; leaving work. Part 3 Maternity rights: rights before maternity leave; rights during maternity leave and absence; returning to work. Part 4 Pay: overview of equal pay; like work and work rated as equivalent; work of equal value; the material-factor defence; collective agreements and discrimination in pay systems; discrimination in occupational pension schemes. Part 5 Disability discrimination: disability at work. Part 6 Enforcement: procedure; remedies; the commissions; financial help and legal advice. Appendices: precedents; EC texts.