The defence an employer can use against an indirect discrimination claim, by showing a rule was a proportionate way of achieving a genuine business need. Simply wanting to save money isn’t enough on its own.
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An employer showing that a fully flexible on-call rota was genuinely necessary for patient safety, not just cheaper to run, is offering objective justificationThe defence an employer can use against an indirect discrimination claim, by showing a rule was a proportionate way of achieving a genuine business need. Simply wanting to save money isn't enough on i....
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