- Equality in the field of employment is governed by the Employment Equality Acts 1998 to 2021.
- There are nine types of discrimination recognised by the Employment Equality Acts. The legislation explains the difference between direct and indirect discrimination and covers how harassment and victimisation are treated under the equality legislation.
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