Compensation awards '99

Article Abstract:

Overall median compensation awards for victims of disability, race and sex discrimination increased from 1998 to 1999. Average awards for race and sex cases were up while average awards in disability cases were lower. A record award of 130,000 pounds sterling was made in a race discrimination case.

Statistical Data Included, Social policy, Discrimination against disabled persons, Handicapped discrimination

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DDA having major impact on employers

Article Abstract:

The Industrial Relations Service reports nine out of ten UK firms have revised their policies in efforts to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. The service surveyed 160 large and medium-sized groups from both the public and the private sectors.

Laws, regulations and rules, Disabled persons

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Case digest

Article Abstract:

Cases related to racial discrimination, victimization, discrimination in recruitment, sexual discrimination, and sexual harassment, are discussed.

Legal issues & crime, International Affairs, Legal/Government Regulation, Racial Oppression, Sexual Harassment, Company legal issue, Employment discrimination, Victimization

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