Equality Act 2010 Archive

The following entries are filed under Equality Act 2010

1
Feb

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Volunteers not protected by discrimination law

Written by Springhouse
The Court of Appeal has decided that a (CAB) volunteer was not covered by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.  The applies equally to the scope of the Equality Act 2010, which has replaced it.
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Categorised Under: Discrimination, Equality Act 2010

15
Nov

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Discrimination to save money - potentially lawful.

Written by Springhouse
Would it be lawful or unlawful to dismiss an employee at the age of 49 simply to save a large pension bill of up to £1m accruing after their 50th birthday? On the face of it, this would amount to direct age discrimination. The reason - solely to save money.
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Categorised Under: Discrimination, Equality Act 2010

1
Oct

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New Equality Act - 5 Essential Tips

Written by Springhouse
The new Equality Act 2010 came into force today, and with it some important new rules about discrimination. While best practice will remain broadly the same as before, and the act is meant to streamline the existing law, there are some important changes. These are important, because there is no limit on the penalties for discrimination.
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Categorised Under: Discrimination, Equality Act 2010

Recent Posts

  1. Springhouse expands to Portsmouth
  2. Increase in qualifying period for unfair dismissal and introduction of tribunal fees
  3. Individuals liable for employers’ discrimination awards
  4. Is self-dismissal possible?
  5. Residential to own-home care: TUPE does not apply

Categories

  2. Age Discrimination
  3. Appraisals
  4. Compensation
  5. Compromise Agreements
  6. Disability Discrimination
  7. Discrimination
  8. Dismissal
  9. Employee Benefits
  10. Employment Contracts
  11. Employment Status
  12. Employment Tribunal
  13. Equal Pay
  14. Equality Act 2010
  15. European Law
  16. Health and Safety
  17. Information and Consultation
  18. Legislation
  19. Minimum Wage
  20. News
  21. Parental Rights
  22. Pay
  23. Privilege
  24. Race Discrimination
  25. Redundancy
  26. References
  27. Religion or Belief Discrimination
  28. Retirement
  29. Sex Discrimination
  30. Sexual Orientation Discrimination
  31. TUPE
  32. Unfair Dismissal
  33. Victimisation
  34. Whistleblowing

Archive

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    3. July
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