Shireen Shaikh and Vikki Wiberg write on discrimination risks in recruitment for People Management

Anyone familiar with the case law on whether "costs alone" can justify discrimination could be forgiven for thinking that this is a game of semantics crossed with "spot the difference".

The answer, according to a recent Court of Appeal decision, confirms that cost alone cannot be relied on. While previous Employment Appeal Tribunal cases have held that a "costs plus" approach is required, this phrase is to be avoided. 

Shireen and Vikki outline the implications for employers grappling with the UK’s new immigration system.

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