... the other sex would have been treated in the same circumstances. Indirect sex discrimination can occur where a requirement or condition is applied equally to men and women, but the proportion of one sex that can satisfy the condition is much smaller than the proportion of the other sex. Unless it can be proven that the condition is essential for the job, indirect discrimination may have taken place. It has also been established that discrimination against part-time workers may constitute indirect discrimination against women because nationally, and in most organizations, the majority of part-time workers are women. Restricting employment by means of age limits is another possible instance of indirect discrimination. The third type of discrimination covered by the Act is victimization. This occurs when an individual is discriminated against because they have exercised their rights under the Act. Race Relations Act 1976 The Race Relations Act 1976 (RRA) makes it unlawful ...

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