The Employment Equality Act, 1977, aimed to address and eliminate discrimination in the workplace in Ireland. This landmark legislation sought to ensure equal treatment for employees and job applicants by prohibiting discrimination based on gender, marital status, family status, and sexual orientation, among other grounds. It mandated equal pay for like work and established mechanisms for resolving disputes related to employment equality. The Act represented a significant step forward in promoting fairness and inclusivity in the workplace, reflecting the evolving social values and commitment to human rights in the Irish legal framework.
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TAKE A FREE TRIALThe Employment Equality Act, 1977, aimed to address and eliminate discrimination in the workplace in Ireland. This landmark legislation sought to ensure equal treatment for employees and job applicants by prohibiting discrimination based on gender, marital status, family status, and sexual orientation, among other grounds. It mandated equal pay for like work and established mechanisms for resolving disputes related to employment equality. The Act represented a significant step forward in promoting fairness and inclusivity in the workplace, reflecting the evolving social values and commitment to human rights in the Irish legal framework.
LexisNexis traffic light system shows the status of legislation and cases so you are always using up-to-date law while historical versioning and legislative timelines lets you see exactly what has changed in legislation over time.
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