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Key definition

Discrimination definition

What does Discrimination mean? Discrimination in legal practice describes unfavourable treatment, particular disadvantage, harassment or victimisation because of a protected characteristic, across employment and the provision of services, housing, education and public functions. The concept is defined primarily by legislation and developed through case law. In England & Wales and Scotland, the Equality Act 2010 prohibits direct and indirect discrimination, harassment, victimisation, discrimination arising from disability, and failure to make reasonable adjustments. Protected characteristics are age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. In Northern Ireland,...

Cyprus employment law: archived 2016 practitioner Q&A covering hiring, foreign workers, terms, restrictive covenants, business transfers, termination, tax, IP, data protection and dispute resolution

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Practice notes

Labour and employment—Cyprus—Q&A guide [Archived, 2016 edition]

The Cyprus international employment law guide is arranged in a Q&A format. The key questions appear below. Please note this is the 2016 edition. The 2019 edition does not contain an updated guide for this jurisdiction. No revised Cyprus chapter appears in the 2019 edition. You can access the guide using the hyperlink immediately beneath. The guide considers the following questions: This material remains archived from 2016.

The questions raised in the guide

Legislation and agencies

What are the principal statutes and rules governing employment?
Is there legislation outlawing Discrimination or Harassment at work? If so, which categories are covered by the law?
Which main government bodies or other entities enforce employment statutes and regulations?

Worker representation

Is there legislation requiring or permitting the creation of a Workers’ council or workers’ committee in the workplace?

Background and information on applicants

Are there any limits or bans on background checks for applicants? Does it matter if an employer carries out its own checks or engages a third party?
Are there any limits or bans on demanding a medical examination as a condition of employment?...

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