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It is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of their sex, religion, disability or certain other personal characteristics ('protected characteristics')
It is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of: age…
Discrimination can come in one of the following forms: direct…
The law protects you against discrimination at work, including: dismissal…
If you think you’ve been unfairly discriminated against you can: complain…
Discrimination policy and equal opportunities in recruitment and in the workplace - age discrimination, disabled workers, gender reassignment, sex discrimination
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Discrimination in job adverts You must not state or imply in a job advert…
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Reviews legal and other instruments aimed at addressing labor market discrimination in developing countries
Information and guidance on the Equality Act 2010, including age discrimination and public sector Equality Duty.
Find out about protection for disabled people from discrimination at work, in education or dealing with the police
UK and four other countries tell the OSCE that no one should ever be a victim of hatred because of their religion or belief.
Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Mr Justice Linden, Ms Rachael Wheeldon and Ms Emma Lenehan on 1 June 2023.
Practical advice for customers who think they have been discriminated against on how to ask for more information about what happened; and for the service provider or retailer on how they should respond to their questions.
This study observes real hiring and application decisions for a night-shift job that provides safe worker transport home.
Bullying at school and the law - what your school and the police must do about bullying and how you should report it
How employers can avoid unlawful discrimination when carrying out right to work checks.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Freer on 28 November 2023.
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Mr Justice Cavanagh, Mr Nick Aziz, and Dr Gillian Smith on 27 February 2024.
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