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The sex issue
Thirty years on from the introduction of sex discrimination and equal pay legislation, we might like to think that men and women, gay or straight, all operate on an equal playing field and enjoy the same rights and benefits as one another.
The fact is, however, there are still considerable inadequacies, and questions are beginning to be raised about the suitability of existing sex discrimination legislation in the 21st century.
Have, as it has been argued, the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and Equal Pay Act 1970 reached the end of their capabilities? Undeniably, these pieces of legislation have achieved great things – as employment lawyer Martin Brewer of Mills and Reeve commented in a recent Workplace Law Network forum discussion, “thirty years ago it was lawful to refuse to employ someone just because they were female” (see the full discussion at www.workplacelaw.net/forum/thread.php?thread_id=867 ), which is certainly not accepted behaviour in today’s workplace. But there are still notable inconsistencies between what men and women are being paid in the workplace and the benefits that they receive.
In this issue…
Legal calendar 06
Keep up-to-date on the all the latest legal developments, events and conference datescoming up over the next six months.
Letters 07Workplace Law Magazine readers air their views on the legal issues affecting their businesses.
Sex discrimination: an outdated law?
In 1975, groundbreaking legislation was implemented to stop sex discrimination against women in the workplace. Thirty years on Helen Bamborough asks: are we any closer to balancing the gender equation?
Sexual orientation
The law says everyone should be treated equally, whatever their sexual orientation - is your workplace on the right road? Caroline Merz reports.
Positive discrimination: are some forms of discrimination better than others?
Considering the recent publicity surrounding the Avon and Somerset Police force’s recruitment policy, Paul Quain looks into the issue of positive discrimination.
Access v. egress: the inclusive environment dilemma
Mark Hillier looks at the difficulties and questions raised by providing disabled access.
HIV discriminationThe Disability Discrimination Act 2005 placed new responsibilities on employers to preventHIV and AIDS related discrimination in the workplace. Katy Brown asks: are you doing enough?
Case law
Legal experts offer employers their advice on recent case law
Technical guidance
In-depth legal guidance on: ‘Rolled-up’ holiday pay – unlawful but is there anything to worry about?; Redundancy: how to do it right; and Family-friendly rights: proposed reforms.
Clinic
Is it an employer’s responsibility to make sure employees take a rest break?
Analysis
Are fleets failing when it comes to health and safety?
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