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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')

• Types of discrimination ('protected characteristics')

  It is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of: age…

• How you can be discriminated against

  Discrimination can come in one of the following forms: direct…

• Discrimination at work

  The law protects you against discrimination at work, including: dismissal…

• What you can do

  If you think you’ve been unfairly discriminated against you can: complain…

What happens if you become disabled - benefits, your rights, help from your council and your employer's responsibilities

• Overview

  You have rights if you become disabled to protect you from discrimination.…

• If you're in employment and become disabled

  Your employer cannot discriminate against you because of your disability -…

Find out about protection for disabled people from discrimination at work, in education or dealing with the police

• Overview

  As a disabled person, you have rights to protect you from discrimination.…

• Employment

  It’s against the law for employers to discriminate against you because of…

• Education

  It’s against the law for a school or other education provider to treat…

• Police

  If you’re being questioned or interviewed at a police station you have…

• The Equality Act 2010 and UN Convention

  The Equality Act 2010 protects you from discrimination. It provides legal…

• Further help and advice

  Check if you can get legal aid to help with your legal costs if you think…

Reduced Earnings Allowance can help if your income falls because of a work-related accident or disease - what you'll get, eligibility and how to claim

Your pay - your payslip, performance-related pay, deductions and how to work out your weekly pay

Indefinite leave to remain or enter the UK if your relationship has broken down because of domestic violence or abuse - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.

Transport on trains, planes, cars, taxis and minicabs, buses, coaches and wheelchairs for disabled people - Freedom Pass, Disabled Person's Railcard, concessionary bus pass and Shopmobility.

When to book your car driving test, what to take with you, what happens during the test, major and minor faults, and what happens if your test is cancelled.

Rules employers must follow when making staff redundant - consultations, notice periods, compulsory and non-compulsory redundancy and redundancy pay.

What happens when a child is taken into care - who is responsible for what, care proceedings, care orders, going to court and the role of Cafcass