U2- Legislation Flashcards
1
Q
What is legislation?
A
The laws than an employer has to take into consideration
Laws are varied and complex and often updated
This is typically managed by the HR department
2
Q
What is direct discrimination?
A
A person is treated less favourably than another person because of a PC
3
Q
What is indirect discrimination?
A
When an organisation has a particular policy that applies to everyone but disadvantages a particular PC
4
Q
What is discrimination by perception?
A
Discrimination against a person because others think they possess a particular PC
5
Q
What is discrimination by association?
A
Discrimination against a person because they associate with another person who possesses a PC
