January's VAT increase is expected to have a negative impact on inbound tourism as there are concerns that the rise in tax may deter foreign tourists from travelling to the UK.ith regards to the travel and tourism industry, whilst the VAT is not applicable to flight costs or cruises, VAT will hit accommodation, tourist attractions and car rental the hardest. The higher rate of Insurance Premium tax has also risen to 20%, whilst the lower rate of Insurance increased from 5% to 6%.
A separate law, the Equal Pay Act (EPA), specifically prohibits sex discrimination in wages. Women facing wage discrimination can bring a lawsuit under the EPA, Title VII, or both; the laws impose slightly different requirements on employers and offer different procedures to employees.
Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 The Role of the Supreme Court: Gender Discrimination 1964 Civil Rights Act : Title VII bans race and sex discrimination in employment. (this did not actually define what counted as sex discrimination and what does not) what counts about it and how do you prove it? Is sexual harassment a form of sex discrimination, what kind of evidence do you have to show discrimination The Supreme Court issued numerous rulings interpreting the anti-discrimination provision.