Definition Of Discrimination Under The Equality Act 2010

Discrimination e w s 13 direct discrimination e w s 1 a person a discriminates against another b if because of a protected characteristic a treats b less favourably than a treats or would treat others.

Definition of discrimination under the equality act 2010. The equality act sets out your responsibilities as an employer and how you provide services to the public. Discrimination which happens because of one or more of these characteristics is unlawful under the act. We all have some of these characteristics for example sex or age so the act protects everyone from discrimination. This guide explains the legal definitions and types of discrimination and harassment set out in the equality act 2010.

2 if the protected characteristic is age a does not discriminate against b if a can show a s treatment of b to be a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim. Equality act 2010 types of discrimination new definitions this document is a useful guide and highlights the definitions as laid out in the new equality act 2010 and should be read in conjunction with any existing university policies and procedures that refer to discrimination harassment and victimisation. This guide explains the legal definitions and types of discrimination and harassment set out in the equality act 2010. There are nine protected characteristics in the equality act.

The act means treating everyone fairly with dignity and respect.