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   What does discrimination law say about discrimination at work?

   • Discrimination law (Equality Act 2010) protects people against discrimination at work. It's important to understand what the law says about discrimination, so everyone knows their rights and responsibilities. Discrimination means treating someone 'less favourably' than someone else, because of: These are called 'protected characteristics'.

   Discrimination and the Equality Act 2010 - Discrimination at work

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   Is discrimination against the law?

   • It is against the law to treat any person unfairly or less favourably at work because of a protected characteristic. Different forms of discrimination can occur in the workplace, including:

   How does workplace discrimination affect businesses?

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   What does discrimination mean?

   • Discrimination means treating someone 'less favourably' than someone else, because of: These are called 'protected characteristics'. Less favourable treatment can be anything that puts someone with a protected characteristic at a disadvantage, compared to someone who does not have that characteristic.

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   What causes discrimination in the workplace?

   • Discrimination – including harassment and victimisation – can happen in any area of work. It can result from decisions made at work or from how people behave towards each other. Discrimination might not always be obvious or noticed by others. Discrimination can happen when employers and managers make decisions around things such as:

   How and when discrimination can happen - Discrimination at work

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   Under the Act, it is unlawful to discriminate, harass or victimise someone because they have or are perceived to have a “protected characteristic” or are associated with someone who has a protected characteristic. Discrimination. There are several types of discrimination: Direct discrimination.

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   • What Discrimination Means
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   Discrimination means treating someone 'less favourably' than someone else, because of: 1. age 2. disability 3. gender reassignment 4. marriage and civil partnership 5. pregnancy and maternity 6. race 7. religion or belief 8. sex 9. sexual orientation These are called 'protected characteristics'. Less favourable treatment can be anything that puts s...

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   The Equality Act 2010 protects the following people against discrimination: 1. employees and workers 2. contractors and self-employed people hired to personally do the work 3. job applicants 4. former employees – usually around providing references

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   The main responsibility for discrimination at work lies with employers. By law, all employers must: 1. make sure they do not unfairly discriminate in any aspect of work 2. take steps to prevent discrimination 3. do all they reasonably can to protect people from discrimination by others 4. look after the wellbeing of their employees – this is called...

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   Discrimination includes: 1. direct discrimination– less favourable treatment directly because of a protected characteristic 2. indirect discrimination– when everyone's treated the same but people with a protected characteristic are put at a disadvantage 3. harassment– unwanted or offensive behaviour related to a protected characteristic 4. victimis...

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   Find out more about: 1. age discrimination 2. disability discrimination 3. pregnancy and maternity discrimination 4. race discrimination 5. religion or belief discrimination 6. sex discrimination We're updating our advice on gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, and sexual orientation. Our general discrimination advice is relevant fo...

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   If you have any questions about discrimination, you can contact the: 1. Acas helpline 2. Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) You can find more detailed legal guidance on the Equality Act 2010 in the Employment: Statutory Code of Practice from the Equality and Human Rights Commission.

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   Feb 27, 2013 · Find out more about who is protected from discrimination, the types of discrimination under the law and what action you can take if you feel you’ve been unfairly discriminated against.

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   You’re protected from discrimination: at work; in education; as a consumer; when using public services; when buying or renting property; as a member or guest of a private club or association

   • It is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of: age gender reassignment being married or in a civil partnership being pregnant or...
   • Discrimination can come in one of the following forms: direct discrimination - treating someone with a protected characteristic less favourably tha...
   • The law protects you against discrimination at work, including: dismissal employment terms and conditions pay and benefits promotion and transfer o...
   • If you think you’ve been unfairly discriminated against you can: complain directly to the person or organisation use someone else to help you sort...

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   May 10, 2023 · Discrimination – including harassment and victimisation – can happen in any area of work. It can result from decisions made at work or from how people behave towards each other. Discrimination might not always be obvious or noticed by others.

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   Aug 11, 2024 · This article explores the legal framework in UK employment law that safeguards employees against discrimination and highlights the consequences faced by employers who fail to uphold these important principles.

8. www.gov.uk › discrimination-your-rightsDiscrimination: your rights: Discrimination at work - GOV.UK

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   The law protects you against discrimination at work, including: dismissal; employment terms and conditions; pay and benefits; promotion and transfer opportunities; training; recruitment;...