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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…
Guidance for employers on how to avoid discrimination when carrying out right to work checks.
Discrimination policy and equal opportunities in recruitment and in the workplace - age discrimination, disabled workers, gender reassignment, sex discrimination
How employers can avoid unlawful discrimination when carrying out right to work checks.
Information and guidance on the Equality Act 2010, including age discrimination and the Public Sector Equality Duty.
Guidance on the education inspection approach to providers’ and inspectors’ duties under the Equality Act 2010.
Bullying at school and the law - what your school and the police must do about bullying and how you should report it
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