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Constitutional Court takes a vehement stance against racism in the workplace

By Karen Ainslie (ZA) on December 8, 2016 Posted in South Africa

This article was written by Erwyn Durman, a Candidate Attorney at Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa Employers now have the authority to sanction serious cases of racism with a dismissal. The Constitutional Court by overturning contrary judgments of the Labour Court and the Labour Appeal Court: ruled categorically that a dismissal is an appropriate remedy for … Continue reading

What protection do employees have against racial discrimination in France?

By Judicaël Fouquet on March 3, 2016 Posted in Discrimination and harassment, Europe, France

The matter of racial discrimination is a regular source of concern in France, and the issue of protection against such discrimination is as important as ever. In this respect, employee protection is principally ensured through the general principle of non-discrimination in the workplace, which prohibits any employer from treating an employee differently on the basis … Continue reading