This session will consider the protected characteristic of sex, as well as the most common types of claims that are pursued in the Employment Tribunal, based on that protected characteristic
It will also cover a number of defences, as well as providing clear guidance on how best to prepare your witnesses for their appearance in the Employment Tribunal.
This live webinar is designed for Employment Law specialists.
1. What sex is and what it is not, for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010.
2. Knowing the difference between direct discrimination, indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation.
3. Focusing on the real reason for certain acts.
This webinar provides you with 1 hour of learning.
Attendees will receive a CPD certificate upon completion of this course.
1. The meaning of sex, as a protected characteristic, in the Equality Act 2010.
2. The various different types of claim that can be pursued in the Employment Tribunal based on the protected characteristic of sex.
3. How to effectively defend such claims
Your CPD Certificate can be found in your Account.
Alastair Hodge
Barrister and Professor of Advocacy • The Chambers of Jason Beer QC, 5 Essex Court
Alastair Hodge was called to the Bar in 1997 as a Barrister of the Inner Temple and was elected a Master of the Bench in 2014. He has been a tenant at 5 Essex Court since 2003 and specialises in all aspects of Employment Law & Education Law.
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