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Discuss the development of the concept of harassment as a form of discrimination in UK Law.
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43LL Assignment; Due date Monday 12th April Title; Discuss the development of the concept of harassment as a form of discrimination in UK Law. Introduction According to IDS brief 2003 Harassment at work is pernicious in its effects on employees and employer alike as it can endermine confidence, cause stress and dramatically reduce work performance. What is Harassment ? What is Discrimination ? IE Harassment = a tool of discrimination. Old Law ? Under the old laws legal protection under an employment context was confined to legislation dealing with sex ( Sex Discrimination Act 1975), race ( Race Relations Act 1976 ) and disability discrimination ( Disability Discrimination Act 1975). ( IDS, 2003 ). According to Tolley (2003) harassment claims could only be entertained if the harassment fell within the range of prohibited behaviour under RRA (1976) S4, SDA 1975 S1 & 6 or DDA ss4 and 5. However no specific definition existed and the word "harassment" does...
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