"Intentional" indirect discrimination by employer
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The UK Employment Appeals Tribunal's (EAT) 1996 ruling in J.H. Walker Ltd. v Hussain held that employers intentionally indirectly discriminate when they introduce policies designed to prevent employees from observing religious holidays. The EAT's ruling was consistent with the indirect sex discrimination ruling in the Edwards case. In the Hussain case, the employer had changed its holiday policies to require its Muslim employees to work on festival days and subsequently disciplined them for their absence, acts the EAT interpreted as indirect discrimination based on race.
Publication Name: Industrial Relations Law Bulletin
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0969-3637
Year: 1996
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UK's challenge to Working Time Directive set to fail
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The European Court of Justice's Advocate-General said the Working Time Directive was valid and the Court should dismiss a UK annulment application. The Directive's night and shift work guidelines are designed to protect workers' health and safety. The Advocate-General's Mar. 12, 1996, opinion means the Court probably will dismiss the challenge, forcing its implementation by the British government.
Publication Name: Industrial Relations Law Bulletin
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0969-3637
Year: 1996
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Employer must be aware of request for time off
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A UK employee who needs time off during work hours for union duties must give notice to the employer's appropriate representative. Employee complaints of refused requests require proof that the employer or representative ignored or failed to respond to the request. Employers should clearly identify persons authorized to grant time off requests.
Publication Name: Industrial Relations Law Bulletin
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0969-3637
Year: 1995
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