Can discrimination be justified?
The Equality Act says discrimination can be justified if the person who’s discriminating against you can show it’s a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim. If necessary, it’s the courts which will decide if discrimination can be justified.
How do you justify objectives?
How to Justify Your Terminology Project Goals
- Establish background to the proposal and its objective.
- Identify the need or problem to be addressed.
- Carry out cost-benefit analysis to decide if the investment is worthwhile.
- Include preliminary requirements and estimates.
- Analyze options and recommendations.
What does objective justification mean?
Objective justification gives a defence for applying a policy, rule or practice that would otherwise be unlawful indirect discrimination. It also gives a defence for using an rule or practice based on someone’s age, that would otherwise be direct discrimination.
Is it legal to positively discriminate?
It is generally prohibited under the Equality Act 2010, unless an occupational requirement applies. Positive discrimination because of a person’s disability is allowed, and may sometimes be required if there is a duty to make reasonable adjustments.
How do you evaluate smart objectives?
To make sure your goals are clear and reachable, each one should be:
- Specific (simple, sensible, significant).
- Measurable (meaningful, motivating).
- Achievable (agreed, attainable).
- Relevant (reasonable, realistic and resourced, results-based).
Does the Equality Act 2010 allow positive discrimination?
In the UK, positive discrimination is illegal under the Equality Act 2010 as it does not give equal treatment to all. An employer is guilty of positive discrimination if they hire or seek an individual purely based on their protected characteristic, rather than experience or qualifications.
Can you justify indirect discrimination?
It is not possible for employers to justify direct discrimination, but it is possible to justify indirect discrimination if an employer can show that the PCP that has been put in place is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim.
