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Contents

Index

Avoiding discrimination - policies and monitoring

Consequences of discrimination - remedies and penalties

Procedure in cases of discrimination

Disability discrimination

Racial discrimination

Sex discrimination

Sexual orientation discrimination

Religion or belief discrimination

Age discrimination

Key differences in Scotland and Northern Ireland

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Summary
Future developments
Practical example
Action point checklist
Key references
Questions and answers
Who is protected?
Who is liable?
Discrimination after the working relationship has come to an end
Unlawful discrimination
Direct discrimination
Less favourable treatment
Racial grounds
Indirect discrimination
Direct or indirect discrimination?
Victimisation
Dress and appearance requirements
Genuine occupational qualifications
Racial harassment
Protection from Harassment Act 1997
Public authorities

Summary

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The Race Relations Act 1976 mostly protects employees from unlawful discrimination based on the grounds of their race or ethnic background. The term 'employee' in the Act has a much wider definition than that contained in other employment legislation.

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