You can also search directly for this bill within the debates section. The equal status act, 2000 european institute for gender. It was amended by the equality act 2004 on the 19th july 2004. The equal status act 2000 provides protection against direct and indirect discrimination outside of employment on the same nine grounds. The equal status acts 2000 2015 reply to notification. Discrimination in the provision of goods and services on. Equal status act 2000 act 8 of 2000 equal status bill 1999 bill 19 of 1999 share this page. The act has been amended by the equality act 2004, the disability act 2005 and the civil law miscellaneous provisions act 2008. Proclamation 7306 of may 11, 2000 national equal pay day, 2000 a proclamation long before president kennedy signed into law the equal pay act of 1963, women had proved their ability to contribute to americas labor market. List of laws and reports on lgbt rights in the republic of.
In addition, the acts prohibit discrimination in the provision of accommodation services. This book, which was commissioned by the irish council for civil liberties iccl, provides accurate, comprehensive information about the operation of the law in practice. It has recently been amended by the equality act 2004. An tacht um stadas comhionann, 2000 pdf 26 apr 2000. The equal pay act 1970 was an act of the parliament of the united kingdom that prohibited any less favourable treatment between men and women in terms of pay and conditions of employment.
Develop an equal status policy the national disability. Pandemic preparedness in the workplace and the americans with. The employment equality act 1998 and the amending piece of legislation are referred to together as the employment equality acts 2000 and 2004. The equal status act 2000 and the equality act 2004 are referred to together as the equal status acts 2000 to 2004. Equal status act 2000 section 15 2 action taken in good faith by or on behalf of the holder of a licence or other authorisation which permits the sale of intoxicating liquor, for the sole purpose of ensuring compliance with the provisions of the licensing acts, 1833 to 1999, shall not constitute discrimination. According to the bureau of labor statistics, the median salary for women is about 24 percent less than that of the median male salarywomen earn 76. Your equal status rights explained legislationline. Act on equal status and equal rights of women and men no. Act to promote equality and prohibit types of discrimination, harassment and related behaviour in connection with the provision of services. It was based on the equal pay act of 1963 of the united states. The equal status act 2000 and the equality act 2004 seek to implement the eu. The complainants maintain that they were discriminated against on the traveller community ground in terms of sections 31, 31b and 32i of the equal status act 2000 in that they were not provided with a service which is generally available to the public contrary to section 51 of the act. Incluson of students with special educational needs post. Schools and the equal status act file format pdf 700kb.
The equal status acts 20002015, prohibit discrimination in the provision of goods and services, the provision of accommodation and access to education, on any of the nine grounds set out below. Schedule amendmentofemploymentequalityact,1998 actsreferredto antidiscriminationpay act,1974 1974,no. An act to prohibit certain kinds of discrimination, to promote equality of opportunity between persons of different status, to establish an equal opportunity commission and an equal opportunity. Bill entitled an act to promote equality and prohibit types of discrimination, harassment and related behaviour in connection with the provision of services, property and other opportunities to which the public generally or a section of the public has access, to provide for investigating and remedying certain discrimination and other unlawful activities, to provide for the administration by the equality authority of various matters pertaining to this act, to amend the employment equality act. The equal status act 2000 2011, outlaws discrimination in areas of life mainly the provision of services. The subject of wage inequality between the sexes remains a contentious topic, although it has been more than 50 years since the equal pay act 1963 and the civil rights act 1964 were passed. People should not be denied access to services, facilities or. In addition, the acts prohibit discrimination in the provision of accommodation. Reasonable accommodation a reasonable accommodation is a change in the work environment that allows an individual with a disability to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job, perform a jobs essential functions, or enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment. Act on the equal status and equal rights of women and men iceland section i aim and scope of this act art. Mar 21, 2020 updated in response to covid19 pandemic march 21, 2020 note about 2020 updates. Under the equal status acts 20002015, it is generally unlawful in ireland to discriminate when providing goods, services, facilities.
Rush cricket club equal status act 20002004 background rush cricket club is committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, policies and procedures. Equal status breaches can be penalised in accordance with the equal status act, 2000. The acts relate to discrimination based on the following 9 grounds. Schools and the equal status act file format pdf 221kb. The equal status act 2000 came into force on the 25th october 2000. They cover the nine grounds of gender, marital status, family status, age disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, and membership of the traveller community. A guide to the equal status acts 20002008 1 access to equality 1 accommodation 1 age 1 civil status 1 disability 1 discrimination 1 discrimination in the provision of goods and services 1 education 1 employment equality acts 1 enforcement 1 equal status 1 equal status act 1 equal status acts 1 equal status acts. Aim the equal status act, 2000 promotes equality of opportunity, prohibits discrimination on nine speci.
Act on the equal status and equal rights of women and men. The act has been amended by the equality act 2004, the disability. This act is one of a group of acts included in this collective citation equality miscellaneous provisions act 2015, s. It is the responsibility of every employee to ensure his or her own conduct conforms to the expected standards and reflects this policy. Equal status act 2000 equality officer decision decs2001.
This act regulates discrimination on employment, education and the provision of goods, services and accommodation. The eeoc is updating this 2009 publication to address its application to coronavirus disease 2019 covid19. Equal status act 2000 prohibited discrimination on many grounds, including sexual orientation, in the provision of services and goods by commercial companies as well as by state institutions such as the civil service and state agencies. It moves the concept of discrimination beyond the workforce and into the public arena where people shop, use services, socialise, attend educational establishments or obtain accommodation. The equal status act 2000 was recently amended by the equality act 2004. The aim of this act is to establish and maintain equal status and equal opportunities for women. Dec 20, 2012 bill entitled an act to amend the equal status act 2000. Your equal status rights explained irish human rights. Gender, civil status, family status, age, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, membership of the traveller community. Apr 26, 2000 equal status act 2000 act 8 of 2000 equal status bill 1999 bill 19 of 1999. It has now been mostly superseded by part 5, chapter 3, of the equality act 2010. Amendment of section 7 educational establishments of equal status act 2000. Equal status act 2000 case adj1797 related to a complaint that the complainant had been discriminated on the race ground stating that upon leaving x nightclub he was verbally abused by staff or agents with specific reference to his skin colour including being called an inappropriate name which is set out in the decision. The equal status acts 20002015 the acts prohibit discrimination in the provision of goods and services, accommodation and education.
The equality miscellaneous provisions act 2015 has inserted a tenth ground in the provision of accommodation only. The equal status act 2000 and the equality act 2004 seek to implement the eu race directive. Not later than 42 days from the date of a decision of the director under section 25 of the act, the complainant or respondent involved in the claim may appeal against the decision to the circuit court by notice in writing specifying the grounds of the appeal. Pandemic preparedness in the workplace and the americans. Bill entitled an act to amend the equal status act 2000. Some of the relevant definitions from the act are also set out below, at point 9. This legislation prohibits discrimination in employment. An accommodation poses an undue hardship if it results in significant difficulty. This revised act is an administrative consolidation of the equal status act 2000.
Employers and employees should follow guidance from the centers for disease control and prevention cdc as well as statelocal public health authorities on how best to slow the spread of this disease. Disposal of premises and provision of accommodation. The equal status acts 2000 2012 ban discrimination on the following nine grounds. Equal status act 2000 came into effect in october 2000.
Their main aim is to promote equality by forbidding discrimination in employment, vocational training, advertising, collective agreements and the provision of goods and services. Provision for early childhood, primary, postprimary, adult or continuing education to students with special needs otherwise than in schools or centres for education. The equal status act 2000 a brief guide for students with disabilities. Equal status acts 2000 to 2004 the equal status acts 2000 to 2004 1 this booklet sets out the main elements of the equal status act, 2000. The equal status act was signed into irish law in october 2000 as a complement to the employment equality act, 1998. This protects you in relation to discrimination in respect of the supply of goods or services. For over a decade the equal status acts have outlawed discrimination in the provision of goods, services, education and accommodation.
They are known collectively as the equal status acts 20002008. Under the equal status acts 20002015, it is generally unlawful in ireland to discriminate when providing goods, services or facilities, on the basis of a persons. You are entitled to equal treatment whether you are a. They are known together as the equal status acts 2000 to 2004. Schedule amendmentofemploymentequalityact,1998 actsreferredto antidiscriminationpayact,1974 1974,no. This booklet sets out the main elements of the equal status act 2000. The equal status acts 20002018 the acts prohibit discrimination in the provision of goods and services, accommodation and education. Equal status act 2000 equality officer decision decs2001001. The equal status act 20002011, outlaws discrimination in areas of life mainly the provision of services. Equal status act, 2000 the equal status act 2000, aims to promote equality and prohibit discrimination and. The employment equality act, 1998 allows positive action in relation to certain groups, i. The equal status act is based on the principle that everyone has an equal right to participate in our society. Given the title of the act, how can the equal status act provide protection to students with disabilities studying in higher education institutions.
Equal status acts irish human rights and equality commission. The equal status acts, 20002015 notification workplace. For over a decade the equal status acts have outlawed discrimination in the provision of goods, services. Equal status act, 2000 direct discrimination, section 31 membership of the traveller community, section 32i supply of goods and services, section 51 refusal of service in a pub risk of criminal and disorderly conduct, section 151 decision made in good faith, section 152. Equal opportunity act, 2000 this act prohibits certain kinds of discrimination, promotes equality of opportunity between persons of different status, establishes an equal opportunity commission and an equal opportunity tribunal. All services that are generally available to the public are covered by this legislation including facilities for refreshment and entertainment, credit facilities and transport services. The maximum amount that can be awarded is the amount of the district court limit in civil cases in contract 15,000. The equal status act 2000 and the equality act 2004 are referred to together as the equal status. The provisions of the equal status acts 20002008 in relation to the ground of. View amendments, commencement, sis made under the act. Rush cricket club equal status act 2000 2004 background rush cricket club is committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, policies and procedures. The equal status acts 2000 to 2011 say that service providers should do whatever is reasonable to accommodate a person with a disability whose disability prevents them from accessing that service. Section 281 of the equal status act 2000 provides that. This act prohibits certain kinds of discrimination, promotes equality of opportunity between persons of different status, establishes an equal opportunity commission and an equal opportunity tribunal.
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