The consequences for any employer guilty of racially discriminatory practices are severe.  In a recent Labour Court case, an employer was held to have unfairly determined an employee’s pay on the basis of race, and to have unfairly dismissed her for exercising her right to refer the practice to a bargaining council for conciliation.

The Court, commenting that such conduct “calls for a high sanction”, awarded the employee compensation of 20 months’ salary, plus the differential in salary for a year, plus the costs of the claim.

Make sure that all your employment practices are recorded, transparent, and fair.