Abstract: An essay on the legal protection against discrimination in employment written in April 2008 for an Industrial Law module, whilst studying Computer Science at the University of Southampton. Discusses how effective the law is in protecting workers from discrimination. Discusses sexual and racial discrimination, the disability discrimination act, harrassment and various cases where the common law was not sufficient to grant justice.
Tags: Burton v De Vere Hotels, Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police v Khan, constitutionalize equality, Dawkins v Crown Suppliers, disability discrimination act, discrimination, employment law, equal pay act, harassment, race relations act, sex discrimination act, Vento v Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police, Walker v Hussain