PROGRAMME

Introduction

• sources of discrimination law
• European laws
• domestic laws
• statutory bodies
• who has protection from discrimination laws?
• how and when can discrimination occur? 
• legal liability
• the shifting burden of proof
• vicarious liability

The equality strands

• equal pay
• sex discrimination
• race discrimination
• sexual orientation discrimination
• religion or belief discrimination
• age discrimination
• disability discrimination

Different types of discrimination

• direct discrimination
• indirect discrimination
• victimisation
• harassment

Exceptions

• positive action
• genuine occupational requirements and qualifications
• public sector duties

Terminating the employment relationship

• discriminatory grounds for dismissal
• dismissing on the grounds of disability
• resignations and constructive dismissal
• redundancy – selection and consultation

Enforcement

• time limits
• questionnaires
• remedies
• the role of Acas