No one is above the Law; who can sue the GDC?
DENTAL BULLETIN, ISSUE 59 Dr Michalak was employed by the Mid-Yorkshire Hospitals until she was dismissed in July 2008. She complained that she had been discriminated against in the course of her employment. Pending the result of the action she brought against her employer, disciplinary proceedings were brought against Dr Michalak in relation to the care of patients and her behaviour towards...Read More
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What is direct discrimination?
Section 13 of the Equality Act 2010 (EqA) says that “A person (A) discriminates against another (B) if, because of a protected characteristic, A treats B less favourably than A treats or would treat others.” But what is a protected characteristic? Age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity...Read More
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Everyday sexism: Can dentistry hold its head high?
DENTAL BULLETIN, ISSUE 8 In 2015 the debate over the inequality of the sexes has raged. Ironically it hasn’t taken an earth shattering event to incite anger, instead it is the existence of what has been labelled everyday sexism that has tipped the balance; tolerance of inequality, particularly in the workplace, has finally run out. Protests against perceived sexism on the news In June...Read More
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