The need to understand what constitutes workplace discrimination is becoming increasingly important. How can we distinguish between discrimination and other forms of common, albeit undesirable, behaviour? Eve Ash and Peter Quarry address these questions whilst providing sound advice for employers and employees about managing discrimination at work.
- Introduction: What is meant by discrimination in the workplace? How might discrimination show itself?
- "I've got a shot at a great job, but I've just found myself pregnant.": To tell or not to tell?
- "We'd like to replace three of our foreign staff because we are receiving too many complaints from clients who can't understand them.": Focusing on competencies; Avoiding generalizations; Managing performance
- "I'd like to hire a woman for a role because we already have so many guys.": Legal issues when seeking to hire by gender; Compentency based employment
- "I'm being discriminated against. I know HR will gang up on me if I go to them.": Is it really discrimination?; Some practical advice
- "My employer yells at me all the time, often abusively.": Determining if discrimination is actually occurring
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