Discrimination and harassment

In many countries legislation has been used to set minimum standards in areas such as equal opportunities and employment practices.

Whether you are an employer or an employee managing other people, you should be aware of the legislation that applies to your industry, state or country. The following sites give an overview of the situation in various areas and countries.

http://www.acas.org.uk/contact_us.html
List of ACAS telephone helplines giving free help and information on work issues in the UK.

http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lawlink.nsf/pages/work
Range of topics from New South Wales Australia.

http://www.mtphs.com/Articles/Articles/dsindexcontent.htm
Interesting articles on employment discrimination and harassment (USA).

http://www.leefeldmanlaw.com/harassment.html
Harassment and employment discrimination from the employees perspective (USA).

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/workcareer/workrights/harass/articles/0,9545,210_160550,00.html
Racial discrimination and harassment at work (UK).

http://www.cre.gov.uk
Commission for Racial Equality (UK).

http://www.freelawyer.co.uk/
UK site offering advice on a range of legal and employment topics.

http://www.cch.co.nz/employ/leg/era/eratos.asp
Employment Relations Act 2000 New Zealand.

http://www.cathcham.freeserve.co.uk/netscape/work.htm
Article on racial discrimination and harassment

http://www.emplaw.co.uk/
Useful links on all aspects of employment law