Sex Discrimination

This course explores the Equality Act 2010 in respect of Sex. We will explore the types of discrimination: direct, indirect, harassment and victimisation, as well as associative discrimination. The course covers how the protection works in practice and considers objective justification in certain circumstances. We will also consider how the Act applies to all elements of employment from recruitment and selection, employment terms and conditions, pay and benefits, training, promotion, transfer opportunities, redundancy and dismissal.

Learning Objectives

  • Explore the types of discrimination: direct, indirect, harassment and victimisation, as well as associative discrimination
  • How the protection works in practice and considers objective justification in certain circumstances
  • Consider how the Act applies to all elements of employment from recruitment and selection, employment terms and conditions, pay and benefits, training, promotion, transfer opportunities, redundancy and dismissal

Estimated Course duration is 15 - 20 minutes.


Course Content

Sex Discrimination

Sex Discrimination