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. Sex discrimination provisions were originally included for which of the following main reasons?

The early provision of social equality laws. correct incorrect

As the first of the fundamental rights to be given a place in the Community (now EU) legal order. correct incorrect

To ensure that economic conditions in the workplace were broadly equivalent in all member States. correct incorrect

To encourage more women to enter the workforce. correct incorrect

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. The original Treaty base was not considered extensive enough and has now been expanded by amendment.

True correct incorrect

False
correct incorrect

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. The concept of 'equal pay' concerns which of the following?

Only matters concerned directly with pay. correct incorrect

Pay and overtime payments only. correct incorrect

Pay and direct benefits only. correct incorrect

Anything arising out of the contract with the employer. correct incorrect

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. The ruling in Barber was held to be so significant that it was to apply prospectively only and not to any backdated claims.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. Indirect discrimination can be objectively justified on which of the following grounds?

Economic necessity on the part of the employer. correct incorrect

Overriding national legislation. correct incorrect

As corresponding to a genuine need of the enterprise, suitable for attaining the objective pursued by the enterprise, and proportionate. correct incorrect

As part of an industrial agreement. correct incorrect

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. In actions to prove discrimination on the grounds of sex, it is for the applicant to prove discrimination.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. It is possible, under the Equal Treatment Directive, to exempt certain occupations from the application of the equal treatment principle.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. Pregnancy is an absolute protection against dismissal from work or the failure to be taken on under EU law.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. Once the special period of protection of pregnancy and maternity leave has expired, a woman can be dismissed for taking excessive illness time from work under normal circumstances.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. Positive discrimination in EU law permits which of the following?

Women to be appointed in preference to men in all circumstances. correct incorrect

Priority for women only if the candidates are objectively assessed to determine whether there are any factors tilting the balance in favour of a male candidate and that such criteria employed do not discriminate against women. correct incorrect

Women to be appointed with equal qualifications. correct incorrect

Women to be appointed in the event of any doubt whatsoever. correct incorrect

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. EU sex discrimination law requires national procedural law, which would otherwise remain within the jurisdiction of the member States, to be amended to give full effect to EU law rights, including that of adequate compensation above national limits.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect