Discrimination and Equal Pay

The late 1980s have seen the Law of Discrimination come of age.

Its growing importance is confirmed by a steady increase in litigation, especially following the progressive decision of the Court of Appeal in "Pickstone v Freemans" in 1987, together with the constant flow of case law from the European Court.

Lawyers are identifying discrimination in general and equal pay in particular, as a cause of action to which the tribunals and appellate courts are increasingly sympathetic.

This volume is specifically designed to help the practitioner take a discrimination case before the tribunals.

It presents a comprehensive guide to the Law of Discrimination and the institutions through which it functions.

The authors not only consider discrimination in employment, but also deal with discrimination in relation to education and the provision of goods and services.

The practical aspects of the powers embodied in the Commission for Racial Equality, and the Equal Opportunities Commission, tribunal procedure and remedies are examined in detail.