Frequently asked questions on legal issues relating to discrimination.
Employers' liability for acts of discrimination carried out by employees.
Future developments expected in the area of discrimination law.
Whether an employee who has suffered discrimination at the hands of a co-worker can sue both the employer and the co-worker.
Defending a discrimination claim on the basis of an occupational requirement .
Whether both employees and self employed are qualified to bring discrimination claims and what the qualifying period is.
Whether an employer has to prove that they did not discriminate or the employee has to prove that they did.
How an employer can justify or defend a discrimination claim.
The effect of an employer’s failure to follow the Acas code of practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures on compensation payable in a discrimination claim.
Using a comparator under the Equality Act 2010.
The application of the three month time time limit if an employee claims a continuing act of discrimination.
The importance of having an up-to-date equal opportunities policy and what it should contain.
The calculation of compensation in discrimination claims, including case law examples.
Outlines the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
The relevant time limits for discrimination claims.
Describes the changes to discimination law under the Equality Act 2010 and what employers should do to prepare for it.
Explains the different forms of discrimination.
FAQ: Whether employers can take positive action.
The legislation that provides protection from discrimination in the UK.
An overview of the Public Sector Equality Duty.
The role of the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
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