Equality, diversity and human rights

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  FAQs

  When recruiting to a vacancy can an employer offer a better salary than that offered to existing employees in order to attract candidates?

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  Employment law cases

  Suggestion that toy helicopter be landed on employee's turban was harassment

  This case demonstrates how a one-off office joke can result in liability for discrimination.

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  FAQs

  Can an employer defend an equal value claim on the basis that it has carried out a job evaluation scheme?

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  FAQs

  For the purposes of an equal pay claim, can a woman compare their pay and conditions with those of any man?

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  FAQs

  For the purposes of an equal pay claim, how does the law interpret "like work" between a man and a woman?

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  FAQs

  Can a female employee claim equal pay with a man who does a different job where their jobs are rated as equivalent under a job evaluation scheme?

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  FAQs

  Can an employee claim equal pay with a comparator if they do not perform "like work" and their employer has not carried out a job evaluation scheme?

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  FAQs

  How can an employer defend an equal pay claim?

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  Employment law cases

  "Ironside" nickname for wheelchair user was harassment

  This case is a good reminder of the difference between remarks that constitute unlawful harassment, and mere offensive language.

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  FAQs

  Are employees protected from discrimination because they are married or a civil partner?