Discrimination Law: A Practical Guide - Softcover

All employers are aware of the cost of discrimination in terms of money, time, staff morale and company reputation. This second edition contains the advice employers need in order to avoid the pitfalls and problems which surround this complicated subject. It will help employers to understand their legal obligations in relation to racial and sexual discrimination and equal pay; respond in the appropriate way to complaints of discrimination and equal pay claims; and minimize the risk of those claims by adopting and implementing an effective equal opportunities policy. To help illustrate and explain the often complex legal requirements and practice, Michael Malone uses many examples, often based on actual cases. The book covers all the main issues, including: direct and indirect discrimination; victimization; selection and promotion; positive discrimination; harassment; pregnancy-related discriminational equal pay; pension and lump sum payments; defending tribunal complaints and equal pay claims; formal investigations; reviewing employment practices; training managers and much more.