Men-only row overshadows Masters’ preps
Augusta National Golf Club may grant membership to a woman for the first time in its history as it prepares more…
Monday, April 2nd, 2012 6 Comments »Equality Act
Senior discount legislation is shelved
Forthcoming legislation that would have prevented golf clubs providing discounts for senior members has been shelved. The age part of more…
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 4 Comments »Has the Equality Act made it impossible to dismiss a disabled employee?
We have a disabled employee who may have to be dismissed due to lack of capability. The accepted opinion is more…
Sunday, January 15th, 2012 No Comments »How does the Equality Act affect buggy provision?
Since the passing into law of the Equality Act 2010, there have been several guidance documents published in relation to more…
Sunday, January 15th, 2012 1 Comment »Why is it legal for some golf clubs to still be single sex?
The Equality Act 2010 is the single largest piece of anti-discrimination legislation to be created in the UK. It streamlined more…
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012 No Comments »The legal ramifications of employing casuals
In this article the employment of casual staff is examined to enable golf club managers decide what employment documentation is more…
Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 No Comments »Do we need buggies to comply with disability legislation?
A joint undertaking has been entered into by the National Golf Clubs’ Advisory Association and the English Golf Union to more…
Friday, December 23rd, 2011 No Comments »Smair Soor: Club rules and the Equality Act
It is has been several months now since the main parts of the Equality Act 2010 came into force, and more…
Friday, November 25th, 2011 1 Comment »Brian Butler: An overview of the Equality Act
Golf club managers could be excused for thinking that the main effect of the Equality Act was to legislate on more…
Friday, November 25th, 2011 No Comments »How the Equality Act affects employment
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