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Posted 14th September 2009 at 23:45pm by David Reid:

Motive is no Defence - Expert Comments

Update 57 - Expert Comments for employers dealing with sensitive issues involving employees who fall into a protected category under discrimination law.

There may be a variety of situations in which an employer might unlawfully discriminate against a person for well-intentioned reasons. However, an employment tribunal is likely to be less interested in the motive of the employer than the question of whether less favourable treatment has occurred on the grounds of a protected characteristic such as sex, age or disability.

Therefore, employers should be very careful in dealing with sensitive issues involving employees who fall into a protected category under discrimination law. Just Employment Law will be pleased to advise clients on achieving a non-discriminatory solution to any such issues.

Motive is no Defence - Expert Comments
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