Legal complaints in relation to equality and discrimination can be incredibly damaging to your business. Our employment solicitors can help you put policies in place to protect your business from the risk of discrimination claims.
Equality and Discrimination Law is increasingly important and relevant, especially in the context of the employment relationship. The Employment Equality Acts 1998-2011 outlines the law in Ireland related to this area. These pieces of legislation specifically address discrimination in the workplace, covering recruitment policies, equal pay, dismissal, harassment, and training opportunities.
Despite its growing significance, people often misunderstand Discrimination Law. For clarity, discrimination occurs when an individual receives less favourable treatment than another person based on their:
You might encounter common issues such as complaints from employees about differences in treatment or inappropriate behaviour at work. These issues could include:
Businesses can take proactive steps to avoid equality issues;
Sherwin O’ Riordan LLP, a commercial law firm based in Dublin, provides advice across the commercial sphere, including matters concerning employment and discrimination law. We offer specialist advice and assistance to our clients and represent their interests in addressing discrimination in the workplace.
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