Weekly issue 32

News in brief

The TUC and the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development have produced a useful guide for trade unions and HR managers on how to develop good practice around implementing the age regulations.

Blind prejudice

The duty under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA) to make reasonable adjustments includes qualifications bodies, although its obligations are not as extensive as those of an employer.

To B or not to B

The Sex Discrimination Act 1975 states that it is sex discrimination to treat a woman less favourably than they would treat a man in similar circumstances.