Topic 3 Flashcards
What are the nine grounds of discrimination under Irish equality law?
Gender, Civil status, Family status, Sexual orientation, Religion, Age, Disability, Race (including nationality and ethnic origin), Membership of the Traveller community
What is direct discrimination?
Less favourable treatment based on one of the 9 protected characteristics.
What is indirect discrimination?
A neutral policy that disadvantages a protected group.
What is victimisation under employment law?
Retaliation against a person for making or supporting a discrimination complaint.
What is positive action?
Measures to encourage underrepresented groups
What is positive discrimination?
Preferential treatment based on a protected ground
What is the purpose of the Employment Equality Acts?
To eliminate workplace discrimination and promote equality.
What are employers required to provide for disabled employees?
Reasonable accommodations.
What is the role of the WRC?
To handle complaints and disputes related to equality and employment rights.
What is the time limit to make a discrimination complaint to the WRC?
6 months (extendable to 12 months in exceptional cases).
What is the maximum compensation for discrimination?
Up to 2 years’ pay
What is diversity in the workplace?
All the ways people differ – visible and invisible traits like age
What is the difference between surface-level and deep-level diversity?
Surface: visible traits e.g. age, gender, race)
Deep Level: Less visible traits like values, beliefs, personality, and work style, which emerge over time through interaction
How is diversity management different from affirmative action?
Diversity is proactive and culture-based; affirmative action is compliance-based.
What are benefits of managing diversity?
Increases creativity and innovation
Enhances problem-solving through varied perspectives
Improves employee engagement and morale
Attracts and retains top talent
Reflects diverse customer bases
Strengthens employer brand and reputation
Supports legal compliance and reduces discrimination risk
Name three common barriers to managing diversity effectively.
Stereotypes, biases, resistance to change
What is an assessment centre in recruitment?
A selection process using multiple tools to evaluate candidate performance.
What is the goal of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies?
To ensure fairness in hiring
What does the CIPD Equality factsheet emphasise?
HR should go beyond legal compliance to foster inclusion and fairness.
What did the UK Supreme Court rule in the Uber case?
Uber drivers are workers
How does the CIPD define workplace bullying?
Persistent offensive or intimidating behaviour that undermines a person.
