Research Agenda for Employment Discrimination Law

Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary.This cutting-edge book presents core debates on discrimination in the world of work and how to effectively combat it. Taking a preventative and proactive approach, leading scholars analyse employment discrimination law, identify promising new research directions and establish a foundation for future research in the field.Combining theoretical and practical methods, the book contains a mixture of continental and global perspectives. Case studies include the labour practices within the UK fishing industry and the development of Hungarian national statutory and labour case law. Chapters present proposals for innovative solutions in many areas, from pregnancy, gender equality and age related discrimination, to autism and genetics related discrimination, to using trade agreements to eradicate sexual harassment. A Research Agenda for Employment Discrimination Law identifies employers as a key authority in shaping these practices to improve work environments and promote equality and diversity.Researchers and students in discrimination law and employment law will greatly benefit from the insights provided. The book will also appeal to practitioners in these fields, as well as workplace and labour policy-makers worldwide.