Equality Law in the Workplace

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Equality Law in the Workplace (originally titled: Employment Equality Law in Ireland) considers the equality issues that employers need to be aware of and deal with on a daily basis. This practical book covers pre-employment, during employment and post employment in Ireland.

Contents:

1. Legislation: Employment Equality Act 1998; Equality Act 2004; Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011; Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010; Employment Equality Act 1998 (S 76 Right to Information);

2. Fair Employment: Code of Practice Harassment, Order 208/2012;

3. Definition of Discrimination;

4. Pre Employment: Advertisement; Job Descriptions; Application Forms v. CVs; Shortlisting; Interviews; Feedback; Pre Employment Medicals; References - Taking up; Criminal Record Checks; Alcohol/ Drug testing; Professional Qualifications - proof of; Immigration Checks; Restrictive Covenants;

5. Employment: Terms of Employment; Offer Letter; Contract; Discrimination - 9 grounds; Victimisation; Social Media; Equal Pay; Institutions; Claims - time limits; EE1 + EE2; Mediation; Burden of Proof; References - Post Employment; Defamation; Remedies; Records.

Author Bio

Alastair Purdy, Partner at Purdy FitzGerald started his early career with the Irish Business and Employers Confederation (IBEC) where he represented major domestic and international companies on all Employment Law related matters. He has held senior HR positions in industry including being the General Manager HR ACC Bank, the Group Head of HR Dunnes Stores and the World Wide HR Director (Manufacturing) for Analog Devices. In 2006 Alastair set up his own Solicitors Practice, with the purpose of bringing his unique blend of practical and legal advice to employers.