Equal Opportunities and Discrimination

It is against the law to discriminate against any employee or potential employee on the grounds of:-

  • Sex

  • Race

  • Disability

  • Religion or other belief

  • Sexual Orientation

  • Age

Claims can be made by employees (and/or potential employees) and/or workers.  

The employees' rights start with the recruitment process.  How robust are your policies?

Awards in discrimination cases are now unlimited and there are several recent examples of Employment Tribunals making awards of £200,000 plus. Is this something your business could afford? 

 

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