Discrimination Law in One Day

And how to avoid the pitfalls.

In summary

A good understanding of Discrimination Law and its impact in the workplace is vital in helping you to avoid discrimination claims.

Discrimination Law in One Day

What is it about?

Discrimination Law has undergone many changes in recent years, and claims of discrimination are escalating in number and scale. The recent Age Discrimination Regulations are having a major impact on many organisations. This highly participative, one-day workshop gives an overview of Discrimination Law, and uses real cases to illustrate its importance.


What do I get out of it?

 

Course Overview


  • A good understanding of Discrimination Law.
  • An appreciation of its practical implications in the workplace.
  • A reduced risk of facing claims for discrimination.
  • An understanding of objective criteria.
  • An awareness of the importance of a 'paper trail' in defending any claims that might arise.
 
  • Definitions and categories of discrimination
  • The Age Discrimination Regulations 2006
  • The Employment Equality Regulations 2003
  • Disability Discrimination Act 1995 & 2005
  • Discrimination on grounds of Sexual Orientation, Religion and Belief
  • Recent caselaw
  • Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policies
  • Banter, harassment and discrimination
  • Discipline, grievance and discrimination
  • Objective criteria and record keeping
  • Vicarious and personal liability
  • Defending a discrimination claim

Back to course outlines

Course Length: 1 Day.

Venue: At your office or a venue of your choice.

Next Steps: Please call us on 01242 570161 or enquire online and we'll call you.

"A very good course with many practical illustrations relevant to situations in the College."

recent delegate