Discrimination in Employment in 7 days

Ryan Clement, LL.M., B.A., BSc., FRSA, barrister

NOW that my subscribers and readers have followed the final 7 days of my journey in completing the first draft of this book, which I had the pleasure of finalising on the beautiful Greek island of Kos, here is a flavour of its contents. Notably, the number 7 is significant to this book. It covers 7 days; A writer’s diary, which catalogued its final journey, covers 7 days; and it was completed on the 7th day of the 7 days of a writer’s diary. It is a book for Employers, Employees, Workers, HR Practitioners, Managers etc.

PUBLISHED on 7 September 2025

Day One: The Law and Legislative Process

Explains the nature of “the law,” distinguishing primary legislation from secondary legislation.
Outlines the legislative process, using the Equality Act 2010 as an example.
Describes contracts of employment and the role of staff handbooks.

Day Two: Protected Characteristics

Details the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010 relevant to employment.
Explains who is covered under the 2010 Act and how.

Day Three: Disability, Perceived Characteristics, and Association

Day Four: Prohibited Conduct

Day Five: Disability-Specific Prohibited Conduct and Reasonable Adjustments

Continues with disability-specific protections, including discrimination arising from disability and the duty to make reasonable adjustments.

Day Six: Rights, Obligations, and Liabilities

Outlines the rights of workers not to be unlawfully discriminated against and the corresponding obligations of employers.
Explains the process for presenting claims to employment tribunals and defending them.

Day Seven: Remedies and Further Obligations

Covers remedies available in employment tribunals.
Discusses the new legal duties such as, for example, requiring employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment at work.