Sexual orientation discrimination

Resources

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  Are there any future developments expected in the area of sexual orientation discrimination?

  Future developments expected in the area of sexual orientation discrimination.
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  Can an employer with strongly held religious beliefs refuse to employ an employee on the grounds of their sexual orientation?

  Whether an employer with strongly held religious beliefs can refuse to employ an employee on the grounds of their sexual orientation.
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  Does a sexual orientation discrimination claim arise if an employer does not know about an employee's sexuality?

  Whether a sexual orientation claim will arise if an employer does not know about an employee's sexuality.
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  How can an employer justify or defend a claim of sexual orientation discrimination?

  How an employer can justify or defend a claim of sexual orientation discrimination.
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  If there is an equal opportunities policy in place is there anything else an employer should do to deal with prejudice banter or heterosexual machismo in the workplace?

  How to deal with prejudice, banter or heterosexual machismo in the workplace when an equal opportunities policy is in place already.
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  Is it necessary to require new employees to complete a form specifying their single or partnership status following the Civil Partnerships Act 2004?

  Whether it is necessary to require new employees to complete a form specifying their single or partnership status following the Civil Partnerships Act 2004.
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  Is there case law guidance on the amount of compensation an employer will have to pay an employee who succeeds in a sexual orientation discrimination claim?

  Case law guidance on compensation for sexual orientation discrimination claims.
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  What is the definition of 'sexual orientation' for the purposes of the sexual orientation discrimination legislation?

  Definition of sexual orientation for the purposes of sexual orientation discrimination legislation.
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  What legislation governs sexual orientation discrimination?

  Details of legislation governing sexual orientation discrimination and sources of guidance.
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  What types of sexual orientation discrimination claim can a claimant make against an employer?

  The types of sexual orientation discrimination claim a claimant can make against an employer.