Handling Discrimination
Introduction:
The aim of this workshop is to explore all aspects of potential discrimination in the workplace.
Who would benefit from this course?
All staff within an organisation
Course content:
- Acknowledging & challenging stereotypes
- Who has protection from discrimination laws?
- How and when can discrimination occur?
- Legal liability
- The shifting burden of proof
- Vicarious liability
The equality strands
- Sex discrimination
- Equal pay
- Race discrimination
- Disability discrimination
- Sexual orientation discrimination
- Religion or belief discrimination
- Age discrimination
Different types of discrimination
- Direct discrimination
- Indirect discrimination
- Victimisation
- Harassment
Exceptions
- Positive action
- Genuine occupational requirements and qualifications
- Public sector duties
Managing & handling discrimination
- Taking preventative action
- Reacting to allegations of discrimination
- Minimizing the risk of complainants suffering victimisation
Benefits:
- Gain the knowledge and skills required to effectively handle discrimination
- Workbook with exercises and individual notes to ensure that the skills learnt on this course will be successfully applied and the knowledge consolidate
- Course certification on subject matter
- All our workshops come with a FREE follow-up Service to ensure you carry on learning back in the office
- If you have any questions about the Handling Discrimination workshop or would like to discuss any of the content covered, email or call us we’ll be delighted to help
