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March's Most Popular Articles...
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What are Your Employment Rights?: A variety of legislation protects the employment rights of all workers in the United Kingdom. Below you will find information on the main legislation… [4064 views in Mar]
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Sexism in the Workplace: Though we might like to believe otherwise, sexism (the belief that one sex/gender deserves inferior treatment) is still rampant in workplaces across the United… [2740 views in Mar]
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High Profile Discrimination Cases: Discrimination in the work place is a serious issue and there have been many cases brought before employment tribunals over the years. Some are won… [1438 views in Mar]
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Definition and Explanation of "Gender": The term "gender" is often confusing to people, not the least because definitions are either vague or overly technical and in academia debates… [1366 views in Mar]
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Racism and the Law: Racism, the belief that one race is inherently better than another (or all others), is sadly still evident in our world today. Though discrimination based on race is… [1326 views in Mar]
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Checklist: Standing Up for Your Equal Opportunities: Although it can be difficult it is important to stick up for your equal opportunities. Any kind of discrimination should… [1124 views in Mar]
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weedod
Re: Your Rights in the Workplace
I am a driver for a lift company and my boss has been shouting and swearing at me is this correct behaviour. I have been accuse…
3 March 2015 -
AboutEqualOpportunities
Re: Women's Rights in the UK and Abroad
@Barny - as this is rather a complex issue, I think it may be best if you could speak to someone directly. I suggest you…
17 February 2015 -
barny
Re: Women's Rights in the UK and Abroad
having copd I was of work with exacerbation went back to work after 4 days ,had back to work interview with manager…
14 February 2015 -
Jakey
Re: Racism and the Law
Terrible, every1 was very made for one reason and that reason was to enjoy life on a wonderful world full of all the accessories we want so…
19 January 2015 -
Blond
Re: Racism and the Law
What about racism against blondes? We are stereo typed in the media, either ar blond woman with black man, making it dangerous for us on public…
16 January 2015 -
AboutEqualOpportunities
Re: Religion and Your Employment Rights
@Nic - it is because it does not seek the support of the authoritiesis and it is run via the the cross-denominational…
6 January 2015 -
Nic
Re: Religion and Your Employment Rights
I have a query about discrimination in voluntary work relating to religious belief. I am interested in volunteering to be…
5 January 2015 -
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Re: Disability and Health and Social Care
i found this a really good site to use considering all the information been given.
1 January 2015 -
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Re: Disability and Health and Social Care
was really helpful and helped me complete my coursework for health and social care level 3 BTEC national diploma
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Billy B
Re: Recognising and Reporting Racial Discrimination
I live and work in Leicester for the local authority within a community centre.We have a lot of people…
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