Fourteen years of sex discrimination in denial of partnership
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The decision of Leeds employment tribunal in the case of Landless v. Roland Robinson & Fentons is discussed. Mrs. Landless, a qualified solicitor, who was married to Mr. Landless, a senior partner of the Roland Robinson, was denied partnership rights in the firm. Tribunal found that Mrs. Landless was treated less favorably than her comparator, Mr. Newell, and hence there was sex discrimination. Tribunal also found that Mrs. Landless was discriminated against on the grounds of her marital status.
Publication Name: Equal Opportunities Review
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0268-7143
Year: 2005
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Pounds sterling 15,000 for injury to feelings for pregnancy dismissal
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The decision of Cardiff employment tribunal on pregnancy discrimination in Stephens v The Foundation Training Company Ltd. is examined.
Publication Name: Equal Opportunities Review
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0268-7143
Year: 2005
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