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5th May 2005, Page 38
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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

In an increasingly multicultural society employment policies must be even handed to workers of all ethnic backgrounds.

Jonathan Exten-Wright reports.

Direct racial discrimination is less favourable treatment on grounds of race. To prove direct discrimination requires a -comparator": someone from a different racial group who, in circumstances not materially different from those of the complainanthas been treated more favourably. Racist abuse and harassment are forms of direct discrimination.

Indirect racial discrimination happens when an employer imposes a requirement or condition with which people from a certain racial group are less likely to be able to comply. Such discrimination might be defensible if the criteria can be justified on grounds other than race.

Discrimination is also not illegal where race is a "genuine occupational qualification" for a job. Where this applies the employer may reasonably decide that the employee or potential employee in question does not meet the requirement.

The Commission for Racial Equality is a publicly funded,rion governmental body established to tackle racial discrimination and harassment and to promote racial equnlity. It provides information and advice to people who think they have suffered racial discrimination or harassment and works with businesses to promote policies and practices that will help ensure equal treatment for all.

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