Chapter 9. Equal Opportunities

  1. Diana M. Kloss LLB (London), LLM (Tulane), Barrister (Gray's Inn), Hon FFoM

Published Online: 21 APR 2008

DOI: 10.1002/9780470776100.ch9

Book Title

Occupational Health Law, Fourth Edition

Occupational Health Law, Fourth Edition

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How to Cite

Kloss, D. M. (2008) Equal Opportunities, in Occupational Health Law, Fourth Edition, Blackwell Science Ltd, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470776100.ch9

Author Information

  1. Honorary Senior Lecturer in Occupational Health Law, University of Manchester, Part-time Chairman of Employment Tribunals

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 21 APR 2008
  2. Published Print: 7 FEB 2005

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780632064977

Online ISBN: 9780470776100

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Keywords:

  • equal opportunities;
  • discrimination;
  • women workers;
  • pregnancy dismissals;
  • maternity leave

Summary

This chapter contains section titled:

  • The concept of discrimination

  • Special laws protecting women workers

  • Pregnancy dismissals and maternity leave

  • Maternity pay

  • Parental leave and time off for dependants

  • Children and young persons

  • Workers with a disability

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