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GUY-1997-L-51603
Breadcrumb
Title_of_text
Prevention of Discrimination Act 1997 (Cap.99:08).
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
Guyana
Subjects (Classification)
Non-discrimination
Adopted on (Date of text)
1997-10-13
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Law, Act
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
Prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, sex, religion, colour, ethnic origin, indigenous population, national extraction, social origin, economic status, political opinion, disability, family responsibilities, pregnancy, marital status and age in matters related to employment. S. 8 prohibits sexual harassment. Also provides for equal remuneration for equal work, discrimination on the part of partnerships, trade unions, and employment agencies, as well as discrimination with regard to goods and services.
Electronic region
Electronic source title
Legislation on-line
Author
Laws of Guyana, Ministry of Legal Affairs
Country
Guyana
URL
http://mola.gov.gy/
File
GUY51603 2012.pdf (PDF of Act as at L.R.O. 1/2012)
Serial region
Serial title
Official Gazette
Date
1997
Page range
27 p.