Rise in alleged age and race discrimination cases

THE number of people taking cases against employers alleging age and race discrimination almost doubled last year, the Equality Tribunal revealed yesterday.

Rise in alleged age and race discrimination cases

The report also showed that the number of equal status cases halved since 2003 as a result of transferring pub cases, which dealt with such issues as Travellers claiming discrimination, to the District Court.

Melanie Pine, director of the tribunal, said there were a fifth more employment equality cases referred to the body last year compared with 2003.

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