175,000 pounds sterling compensation for indirect sex discrimination
Article Abstract:
The judgment in Griffin v West Midlands Police Authority, case number 5208776/00 is discussed. Mrs.Griffin experienced indirect sex discrimination when the respondent decided to impose working hours unsuitable for women with childcare responsibilities. The tribunal gave a total award of 175,000 pounds sterling in this case.
Publication Name: Equal Opportunities Review
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0268-7143
Year: 2005
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Risk of inefficiency does not outweigh discrimination in refusing flexible working
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The details of decision of Leeds employment tribunal on unlawful indirect sex discrimination regarding denial of flexible working hours to the employee, in Webster v. Princes Soft Drinks, are presented.
Publication Name: Equal Opportunities Review
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0268-7143
Year: 2005
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Fear of setting a precedent is no justification
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The details of decision of Liverpool employment tribunal on unlawful indirect sex discrimination regarding flexible working hours, in Parry v. De Vere Hotels and Leisure Ltd., are presented.
Publication Name: Equal Opportunities Review
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0268-7143
Year: 2005
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- Abstracts: EC Sex Discrimination Law. Direct Discrimination. Scope of EC Law
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- Abstracts: Sex discrimination causes loss of career. Compulsory retirement is sex discrimination. Refusal of half-hour-a day reduction unjustified