А сritiсаl аnаlysis оf thе Еquаlity Асt

-Summarise the Equality Act
-Clearly defined which areas of law the Equality Act
covers
-Highlight the background to why the Equality Act was
introduced
-Discuss the changes made from previous discrimination
legislation such as the DDA, Age Discrimination etc
-Outline the potential problems with the Equality Act and discus
any relevant case law
-Detailed critical analysis of the Equality Act and what
problems for employers and employees there may be
-Make recommendations on how organisations can implement
measures to ensure compliance with the Equality Act
-Highlight the requirement of a good policy and training
managers to understand the Equality Act
-Discuss the important of reasonable adjustments and
flexible working as a good way of meeting the
requirements of the Equality Act
-In terms of the structure of the report I would focus on a few areas of equality act eg 3 protected characteristics, and you will need to outline what the equality act does to protect these types of characteristics and also how case law has further protected employees and employers.

Module Title Employment Law– Level 7
Title of Assignment A critical analysis of the Equality Act
Programmes
undertaking the
assignment
MSC in HRM / D
Weighting within the
module50%
Learning Outcomes to
be assessed
(from module spec.)
On successful completion of this module students will be able to
• research and analyse rigorously current law and good
practice
• critically and effectively evaluate organisational
responses to regulatory provision
• synthesise facts and concepts
• make practical, justified recommendations for action
• participate in the preparation, presentation and
settlement of employment tribunal cases
• provide up to date, timely and accurate advice on
employment law matters
• advise on developments in employment law and in
particular the impact on the organisations employment
policies
Key Skills to be
practised/assessed
• Knowledge of employment law
• Understanding of the relevant acts and employment law cases
• Ability to write a concise report
• Analytical and problem solving abilities
Details of the task Organisations need to keep up to date with rapidly moving
discrimination law and adjust their policies/practices accordingly.
You are asked to write a report to the Managing Director outlining
the Equality Act and its potential implications upon organisations. In
the report you need to:
• Summarise the Equality Act
• Outline the changes made from previous discrimination
legislation
• Outline the potential problems with the Equality Act and
discuss any relevant case law
• Make recommendations on how organisations can
implement measures, modify policies and procedures, to
ensure compliance with the Equality Act
Through your discussion, outline a minimum of TEN employment
law cases and at least FIVE references to appropriate statues.
Assessment criteria • Summarise the Equality Act
o Clearly defined which areas of law the Equality Act
covers
o Highlight the background to why the Equality Act was
introduced
o Discuss the changes made from previous discrimination
legislation such as the DDA, Age Discrimination etc
• Outline the potential problems with the Equality Act and discus
any relevant case law
o Detailed critical analysis of the Equality Act and what
problems for employers and employees there may be
• Make recommendations on how organisations can implement
measures to ensure compliance with the Equality Act
o Highlight the requirement of a good policy and training
managers to understand the Equality Act
o Discuss the important of reasonable adjustments and
flexible working as a good way of meeting the
requirements of the Equality Act