Overview exploring the types of discrimination and how these apply to each of the nine protected characteristics in the Equality Act 2010
Under the Equality Act 2010, a person is protected from discrimination.
This factsheet provides an overview of the law relating to discrimination in the workplace, exploring the types of discrimination and how these apply to the nine protected characteristics. It is designed to support HR leaders, line managers and organisations of all sizes to deliver address and prevent unlawful discrimination.
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