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Volunteers And Equality Law

Posted on 03 July 2023 by Global Connections

Volunteers and Equality Law

It is right and proper that charities treat their volunteers with respect and value their contribution to the charity. But what, if any, legal rights do volunteers have if they feel they have been discriminated against?

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Written by Mark Mason Employment Law.

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Volunteers and Equality Law April2023

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Information by Mark Mason

Based in Belfast, Mark Mason advises clients from all over the UK on employment law matters. He is a network associate of Global Connections and has a particular interest in advising churches and mission agencies in the areas of employment law and people management. Mark is passionate about helping clients with a Christian ethos to have HR policies and practices that are legally compliant and reflective of the ethos of the organisation.

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