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Under the RRA76 the employer was not vicariously liable for race discrimination by third party employees (the Equality Act 2010 section 40 changes this)
Conteh v. Parking Partners Ltd [2010] UKEAT 0288_10_1712 |
04/02/11 | ||
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EAT questions 'cost plus' approach to justification in discrimination
Woodcock v Cumbria Primary Care Trust [2010] UKEAT 0489_09_1211 |
25/11/10 | ||
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The government has decided not to impose an Equality Duty on public sector bodies under the Equality Act 2010. This was to have been implemented by April 2011. The government also intends to extend the 'right' to request flexible working to all workers. |
17/11/10 | ||
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A prima facie case for discrimination is not established by the absence of an explanation for differential treatment
Hammonds LLP & Ors v Mwitta [2010] UKEAT 0026_10_0110 |
16/11/10 | ||
The serial litigant John Berry lost his appeals in what one agency described as 'vexatious' cases (he has lodged around 50 age discrimination cases with the Employment Tribunals Service). The judges took the opportunity to warn that those using discrimination legislation to line their pockets rather than protect their rights when applying for jobs will be liable for costs. Berry v. Recruitment Revolution [2010] UKEAT 0190_10_0610 |
10/10/10 | ||
| Table listing the changes to UK discrimination legislation being introduced by the Equality Act 2010 | 05/09/10 | ||
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National courts should strike down discriminatory legislation
Seda Kücükdeveci v Swedex GmbH & Co. KG [2010] ECJ Case C-555/07 |
27/01/10 | ||
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A discrimination case may not proceed on the mere possibility that evidence might emerge during cross examination
ABN Amro Management Services v Hogben [2009] UKEAT 0266_09_0111 |
29/11/09 | ||
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In cases of discriminatory dismissal tribunals may reduce compensation if the worker would in any event have been dismissed
Chagger v Abbey National Plc & Anor [2009] EWCA Civ 1202 |
21/11/09 | ||
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When discriminating the state will be considered as a unitary body - It must not discriminate against female employees who are soldiers with childcare responsibilities.
Ministry of Defence v. Debique [2009] UKEAT 0048_09_1210 |
22/10/09 | ||
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Non-payment of a tribunal award was basis of claim for post decision victimisation claim
Rank Nemo Ltd & Ors v Coutinho - [2009] EWCA Civ 454 |
20/06/09 | ||
Tribunals Have Discretion Regarding Time Extensions For Originating Applications (ET1) Carter v London Underground Limited EAT 2009 |
14/05/2009 | ||
Novacold Overuled, Malcolm Confirmed; discrimination comparator test now higher Stockton BC v Aylott – EAT 2009 |
12/03/2009 | ||
Dismissal for proselytising not unfair or discriminatory Chondol v Liverpool CC – EAT 2009 |
13/02/09 | ||
The Death Of The Two Stage Burden Of Proof - An Employer's Charter To Discriminate Nomura v Madarassy - CA 2007 |
26/01/07 | ||
| Do you have a problem at work? Are you being discriminated against harassed or victimised at work or have you been unfairly or wrongfully dismissed? If you are suffering from discrimination at work you need to contact WorkRep early on. For further information click here | ||
| Please note that WorkRep operates mainly in the the North West region of the UK, in the areas served by the Manchester employment tribunal and the Liverpool employment tribunal. We advise claimants throughout the country however and resources permitting are prepared to represent employment tribunal claimants throughout England and Wales. | ||
| Lawyers routinely use the threat of costs to intimidate workers into giving up their employment tribunal claims at an early stage. Some lawyers use this tactic indiscriminately against claimants with success. For further information regarding resisting costs actions in employment tribunals click here | ||
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