Discrimination Classed as: direct indirect harassment victimisation. The law also states that the fact that the discrimination was unintentional is not a defence. Types of discrimination – protected characteristics Age Being or becoming a transsexual person Being married or in a civil partnership Being pregnant or having a child Disability Race, including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin Religion, belief or lack of religion/belief Sex Sexual orientation Organisational obligations Equality legislation affects buildings where there is general public access, and in order to fulfil their obligations, organisations may amongst other things: install ramps for wheelchair access install door opening buttons install lifts include Braille signage fit a disabled toilet with wide access. Other Employment Acts Employment Rights Act 1996 Protects against unfair dismissal, redundancy Gives time off for parenting Enforces a minimum wage Monitors conditions for agency workers Employment Relations Act 2004 Covers union membership and industrial action
Discrimination Classed as: direct indirect harassment victimisation. The law also states that the fact that the discrimination was unintentional is not a defence. Types of discrimination – protected characteristics Age Being or becoming a transsexual person Being married or in a civil partnership Being pregnant or having a child Disability Race, including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin Religion, belief or lack of religion/belief Sex Sexual orientation Organisational obligations Equality legislation affects buildings where there is general public access, and in order to fulfil their obligations, organisations may amongst other things: install ramps for wheelchair access install door opening buttons install lifts include Braille signage fit a disabled toilet with wide access. Other Employment Acts Employment Rights Act 1996 Protects against unfair dismissal, redundancy Gives time off for parenting Enforces a minimum wage Monitors conditions for agency workers Employment Relations Act 2004 Covers union membership and industrial action
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