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Equal Opportunities course

Direct Discrimination occurs when a person is treated less favorably than others are, or would be in similar circumstances. For example, refusing to employ someone just because they were female or male, or refusing to allow someone to rent your house because you are black or white.

Indirect Discrimination occurs when a condition or requirement applies to all, but the proportion of one race or sex who can comply with it is significantly smaller. It is to the detriment of the person to whom it is applied. For example, insisting that someone should be of a particular height often discriminates against members of some ethnic minority groups, and if it is not essential for doing the job effectively, such requirement could constitute indirect discrimination.

It cannot be justified irrespective of the sex or race of the person to whom it is applied.

It is usually unintentional.

Victimisation it is unlawful to treat unfairly a person who is has taken action under the Acts, who may be involved as a witness in a case of alleged discrimination.

Sexual and Racial Harassment are unlawful. It is the employer's responsibility to provide a working environment for all employees which is both safe and harassment free. It is the line manager's responsibility to investigate any allegation or complaint of harassment.

Course includes:

• An explanation of the Meaning of Harassment.
• Identifying Sexual Harassment.
• Defining Racial Discrimination.
• Disability Discrimination.
• Discrimination on the grounds of Sexuality.