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Discrimination at work

Working together works!If you think about it hard enough, the whole process of recruitment and getting promoted is actually discriminatory. Discrimination at work on the grounds of talent or merit, provided that what constitutes talent or merit in a given situation is transparent, fair and reasonable, isn't something that most of us have a problem with. There are currently no laws outlawing that thankfully.

Laws are there for a reason

There are laws, however, to protect people against other forms of discrimination at work. That's because they have actually been given a raw deal in the past and the legislation is one means of remedying those situations.

We have laws to protect us from, for example, gender, racial and disability discrimination.  Certain unenlightened cultures and attitudes in the workplace do still prevail nevertheless, whether we like it or not. That's why we've listed some reference sites here that may help you. 

Adopt zero tolerance for unfair discrimination in the workplace

The best way to fight discrimination is to fight it on the grounds of talent and merit - of our abilities, achievements and our ideas. If we can encourage ourselves and others to see talented people first, who just happen to be e.g. black, male, female, foreign, Jewish, Muslim, Catholic, Protestant, gay, disabled, young, old, or whatever the perceived barrier to success and opportunity might be, then we'll all be better off. Let's not become either the victims or the perpetrators of unfair discrimination.



Useful Resources
acas
acas
Acas (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) aims to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations. They provide up-to-date information, independent advice,...
Brabners Chaffe Street
Brabners Chaffe Street
Excellent information about discrimination at work on this website from law firm Brabners Chaffe Street. You can search it from the perspective of either an employer or an employee.
Citizens Advice Bureau
Citizens Advice Bureau
Advice that makes the difference. The Citizens Advice Bureau service has been helping people to resolve their money, legal and other problems since 1939. It is the largest...
Equality and Human Rights Commission
Equality and Human Rights Commission
The Equality and Human Rights Commission was launched in October 2007, taking over the role and functions of the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE), the Disability Rights Commission (DRC) and the...
The Age & Employment Network
The Age & Employment Network
Experts in age and employment issues supported by Help the Aged. Their mission is to promote an effective job market which works for people in mid and later life, for employers and for the economy....
The Women's National Commission
The Women's National Commission
The official, independent, advisory body giving the views of women to the Government. It is the only organisation of this kind in the UK. It aims to ensure that women's views are taken into account...
Trades Union Congress
Trades Union Congress
Trades Union Congress - with member unions representing over six and a half million working people, the TUC campaign for a fair deal at work and for social justice at home and abroad. The...
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