Employment Equality Amendments Comparison: Ireland, NI and GB

Equality legislation differs in Ireland, Northern Ireland and GB. At the outset our experts notify listeners that there is a stark contrast between the GB Equality Act 2010 and the very fragmented anti-discrimination legislation in Northern Ireland. In Ireland, legislation includes the Employment Equality Act 1988, as amended, and more recently, the Equality Miscellaneous Provisions Act in 2015. Our experts highlight key developments in the equality sphere, including, gender pay gap reporting and compulsory retirement in Ireland.

The following recording features of voices of Mark McAllister, an Employment Relations Manager from the Labour Relations Agency, and Ciara Fulton, a partner in the