Direct discrimination

Louise Thornthwaite*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Direct discrimination occurs when one person is treated less favourably than another on the grounds of personal attributes. Removing HRM policies which contribute to unequal treatment, and the promotion of equal opportunity in organisations, are key management interventions to prevent direct discrimination.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEncyclopedia of equality, equity, diversity and inclusion
EditorsAlain Klarsfeld, Stella Nkomo, Lucy Taksa, Anne-Françoise Bender, Gaëlle Cachat-Rosset
Place of PublicationCheltenham
PublisherEdward Elgar Publishing
Chapter15
Pages69-71
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9781800886377
ISBN (Print)9781800886360
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 23 May 2024

Publication series

NameElgar Encyclopedias in Business and Management series

Keywords

  • Disparate treatment
  • Indirect discrimination
  • Personal characteristics
  • Comparator
  • Direct discrimination

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