Subjects:

Discrimination Law

Contents:

Legal structure

grounds of discrimination

direct discrimination

victimisation

positive action

disability discrimination

indirect discrimination

""other"" grounds of discrimination

human rights and discrimination

introduction to EC law

sex and race discrimination in employment

employment-related discrimination by other bodies

employment-related disability discrimination

discrimination in recruitment

discrimination in employment - promotion, training, transfer, detriment and dismissal

overview of maternity and parental rights in employment

health matters - ante-natal care, sickness and health and safety

maternity leave

parental leave

dependants leave

rights to child-friendly working hours and protection from less favourable treatment

overview of equal pay

""like work"" and ""work rated as equivalent""

work of equal value

the material factor defence

collective agreements and discriminatory pay systems

discrimination in occupational pension schemes

harassment

race and sex discrimination outside the employment field

disability discrimination outside the employment field

liability for discrimination

procedure

remedies and enforcement

financial help and legal advice. Appendices: useful resources

precedents - employment

precedents - non-employment

Northern Ireland - comparison of legislation.

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Revised and expanded to include non-employment issues, this is a comprehensive, practical and accessible guide to anti-discrimination law. Written by experts, it tells readers all they need to know about UK, European and human rights laws.

The book covers: how discrimination is defined; what types of discrimination are unlawful; how to prove discrimination; prohibited discrimination in employment - recruitment, training, promotion, benefits, services and dismissal; maternity and parental rights; rights of part-timers; equal pay and pension rights; the duty on employers, servie providers and others to make adjustments for people with disabilities; prohibited discrimination outside employment - education, planning, goods and services, harassment, premises and housing; prohibited discrimination by public authorities, private clubs and charities; and procedure and remedies.

Using practical examples, the book explains the rights and remedies to combat discrimination. ""Discrimination Law Handbook"" is an accurate and thorough guide for lawyers, trade union representatives and advice workers. Its clear, non-technical style should be welcomed by all readers, including complainants, those committed to equal opportunities and HR departments.