Advanced Employment Law – Sex Discrimination 2025

18 November 2025 9:00am–4:00pm

It can be difficult to recognise when members have a realistic chance of proving sex discrimination and activists may feel unconfident in this area. This course will give practical skills for discussing the matter with members and recognising possible cases. More generally, it will build skills of interviewing members and analysing evidence which can be applied to any work problem.

This course is suitable for any experienced rep, not just those who identify with or have an interest in a particular equality strand. Any rep may find themselves asked to deal with a case which turns out to have a discrimination element, and it is important to be able to recognise that and deal with it appropriately.

The sex discrimination law course provides a solid understanding of the concepts of direct discrimination, indirect discrimination and victimisation, which will help activists analyse and discuss social patterns of discrimination. It also addresses issues around discrimination law and the menopause.

To apply, you must:

  • Be ERA accredited and active in supporting and representing members
  • Have previously completed Introduction to Employment Law or advanced employment law course
  • Have agreed facility time (time off) from your employer to attend the full day, if attending during working hours
  • Be prepared to spend up to 1 hour at home before the training day on reading which we will send you in advance
  • Be able to participate fully in the session, which is highly interactive
  • Have agreement from your branch to attend

If your application is successful a charge of £90 will be made to your branch.

The session takes place online via Teams on Tuesday 18th November 2025 from 9am – 4pm. To apply for a place please complete and submit the following form:

Advanced Employment Law – Sex Discrimination November 2025

  • We will send hard copy resources to course participants in advance for this training. Please tell us where you would like these to be sent, including the postcode.
  • There is a charge to the branch of £90 for this course. If you meet the minimum requirements to attend we will contact your branch so that your attendance can be authorised.
  • We will use this information to check your UNISON membership, to seek approval from your branch for your attendance on this course, and to send you course information. If we are able to offer you a place on this training, you will receive an email from us with further information.

  • UNISON Learning & Organising Equality Monitoring Form

  • This section of the form is entirely voluntary; however your co-operation would be appreciated. UNISON gathers this information so that participation in education and training can be monitored. This allows us to identify where there are areas of underrepresentation and work with our colleagues in the wider union to address any barriers to equal access.
  • We appreciate that some of the categories below are limited, but within these constraints, please give the answer most applicable to you.
  • This information will be used to update your UNISON membership records and will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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