Where to apply Information The Equality Authority replaced the Employment Equality Agency and has a greatly expanded role and functions. The Act prohibits direct and indirect discrimination and victimisation in employment on nine grounds. These grounds are gender, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race and membership of the Traveller Community.
Discrimination is defined as less favourable treatment.
Indirect discrimination occurs when practices or policies that do not appear to discriminate against one group more than another actually have a discriminatory impact. It can also happen where a requirement that may appear non-discriminatory adversely affects a particular group or class of persons. Different time limits may apply in equal pay disputes. Where to apply The Equality Authority, Clonmel St, Dublin 2. Accessibility Please read the copyright notice and the disclaimer .